Corn Porridge
A simple, sweet, and soft corn porridge made with crushed corn kernels and rock sugar. It cooks quickly and offers a comforting, naturally sweet flavor.
Story
This corn porridge is a staple comfort food in many Chinese households. Using crushed corn (often called corn grits or broken corn) allows the texture to release starch quickly, creating a thick, creamy consistency without needing long hours of simmering. The addition of rock sugar adds a gentle sweetness that makes it suitable for breakfast or a light dessert.
Ingredients
Crushed corn (corn grits)
as needed
Rock sugar
to taste
Water
as needed
Instructions
1
Prepare Ingredients
Gather the crushed corn and an appropriate amount of rock sugar.
2
Wash the Corn
Place the crushed corn into a basin and rinse it thoroughly with water.
3
Combine in Pot
Transfer the washed corn into a small milk pan or saucepan. Add the rock sugar to the pot along with the corn.
4
Cook the Porridge
Add water to the pot. Bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce to low heat and simmer gently for about 10 minutes until the corn is soft and the liquid thickens.
5
Serve
Remove from heat. The soft, sweet, and fragrant corn porridge is ready to be served.
