Corn grits are one of the healthiest grains. It contains amino acids, silicon, iron and other minerals and vitamins that are no less important for the body. But not only that, corn contains fiber that is so necessary for our body, thanks to which we can cleanse our body of toxins that are unnecessary for us. This type porridge is recommended to be included in the diet of children, people leading healthy image life, and of course, older people are simply obliged to eat this porridge in the morning.
Everyone cooks corn porridge differently, and in some countries it is even a national dish, for example, in Italy, Moldova and Romania. And corn porridge did not bypass our country; it fits tightly into our menu. Our housewives prefer to cook corn porridge with milk and butter, prepare unsweetened porridge from corn grits on water, using it as a side dish for meat or vegetable dishes.
It turns out very tasty in a Russian oven when it languishes there for a long time. But since it cannot be found in a city apartment, a multicooker, which has already become our constant assistant in the kitchen, will help us in preparing delicious porridge. The taste of corn porridge in a slow cooker is very similar to porridge from the oven, just as aromatic and tasty. If desired, everyone can add dried fruits, nuts or fresh fruits, also very delicious porridge it turns out if you pour it with any syrup, especially homemade jam.
This recipe is just about how to cook corn porridge in this miracle saucepan.
Corn porridge in a slow cooker
Remember that corn grits should be stored in tightly closed glass or plastic containers. And from damp cereals you risk getting a bitter porridge with lumps and a not very pleasant damp taste.
In order to cook corn porridge with milk in a slow cooker, you need to decide what thickness you generally prefer for milk porridge. Your result will depend on the correct ratio of cereal and liquid. The first recipe given is a thicker porridge, the second is thinner. Liquid milk corn porridge is suitable for baby food, you only need to let this porridge stand on the heat after cooking so that it steams, and then use a blender.
For 2 children's servings you will need:
- 1.5 cups milk
- 1.5 glasses of water
- ½ cup corn grits
- 2-3 tbsp sugar (to taste)
- 50 g butter
Milk corn porridge is perfect for adults and children. In addition, cooking it in any model of multicooker is a pleasure for the housewife. Just put all the ingredients and you can safely go for a walk with the children, knowing that a delicious and hot dinner will be waiting on the table when you arrive. Or maybe it will be a hearty breakfast that will be waiting for you in the morning if you add all the products in the evening and set the desired regime.
Corn porridge is absorbed in the body quite easily, as it contains a lot of fiber. It is also non-allergenic, therefore recommended as a product. But you should start with.
It is also valued because it removes toxins from the body and cleanses it. Porridge is a low-calorie food and is suitable for people on a diet (mothers should like it). This is only true if the porridge is cooked in water and without sugar. Milk and sugar add calories to the porridge and reduce all dietary requirements to zero.
But today we have not dietary, but complete, nutritious and tasty porridge with milk for children. I invite you to cook it with me.
Milk corn porridge in the multicooker Polaris 0517:
1. For baby porridge you will need: half a glass of washed corn grits, 1.5 glasses of water and 1.5 glasses of milk, 50 g of butter, 2 tbsp. l. Sahara.
When cooked, corn grits absorb quite a lot of liquid, so the ratio of grain to liquid is 1 to 6.
1. Pour thoroughly washed corn grits into a multicooker cup. Then add sugar and butter.
3. Pour milk and water. Mix.
4. Cook the porridge in the Polaris multicooker (or any other) on the “Milk porridge” mode. I cooked the porridge for 35 minutes.
5. After the ready signal sounded, the milk porridge looked like this. The corn grains became soft, but did not absorb all the liquid. Therefore, it turned out to be slightly liquid. Just right for my children.
6. Place the finished milk corn porridge on plates and invite the children to the table.
Bon appetit!
Secrets of cooking corn porridge in a slow cooker:
1. Corn porridge takes a little longer to cook, unlike other porridges (buckwheat, rice, semolina, etc.). But if you choose the right grains, the cooking time will not be so long. For children's cereals, it is better to use the finest grains. In appearance it will look a little larger than semolina. This porridge cooks in a slow cooker in 35 minutes. Larger pieces are cooked for 40 minutes to 1 hour.
2. During the cooking process, the porridge will increase several times, so the ratio of cereal to liquid is greater, 1 to 6.
1. To make the porridge thicker, it needs to “rise.” To do this, corn porridge must be left in the multicooker for 15-20 minutes in the “Warming” mode. Or, after the porridge is ready, you can simply leave it in the turned off multicooker for a while.
2. If there is no milk in the refrigerator, it doesn’t matter, you can safely replace it with water and cook according to the scheme suggested above. The taste of porridge cooked in water is slightly different from milk porridge. But this drawback can be eliminated with the help of dried fruits or honey, which can be added to the porridge. Additional ingredients will give the corn porridge an even more unusual and refined taste.
Time: 45 min.
Servings: 6
Difficulty: 1 of 5
How to cook delicious corn porridge with water in a slow cooker
Corn porridge is very good for health, so its recipe is known to many modern housewives. The dish can be prepared with either water or milk.
In any case, the corn grits will turn out crumbly, juicy, tender and quite tasty. And when preparing this recipe in a slow cooker, you can not only save a lot of time, but also make the dish nutritious, aromatic and appetizing.
After all, crumbly yellow cereal made from corn always turns out incredibly tasty and healthy. And what a aroma there is in the kitchen while cooking!
Many modern housewives nowadays prefer natural and healthy food. Especially if it is prepared for children.
Corn, considered healthy and natural dish, since cereals do not lose vitamins and valuable components when cooked in a kitchen appliance.
In addition, you will not need to monitor the cooking process and constantly stir the cereal, since the multicooker will independently prepare breakfast and make it healthy and especially tasty.
Corn porridge with water, made in a slow cooker, is an excellent breakfast for children, adults and the elderly. After all, such a dish can be safely called dietary and very healthy, so such porridge will be a joy for anyone.
If you are going to cook a dish in a slow cooker using water, this recipe can be served while on a diet or while following a healthy diet, since corn grits are rightfully considered low-calorie.
Corn cereals are endowed with a large amount of vitamins, fiber, iron, amino acids and microelements, which have a positive effect on the body of adults and children.
These components not only saturate the body’s cells with beneficial chemicals, but also rid it of harmful toxins and heavy metals.
It is worth noting that the value of such cereals was appreciated by many residents of Ukraine, Italy and Moldova. And this is not surprising, because no cereal is endowed with as many useful elements as corn.
What can you cook the recipe with?
The milk recipe is prepared with the addition of butter, as this product perfectly emphasizes its taste and gives a wonderful aroma.
If you are planning to prepare a recipe using water, you can diversify it with any additives. For example, it can be dried fruits, butter, sugar, raisins, jam and other ingredients.
It is worth noting that corn porridge with water, made in a slow cooker, is an excellent side dish if you cook the cereal without adding sugar.
After all, such a dish turns out to be crumbly, juicy and incredibly tasty. You can complement unsweetened porridge with any recipe - it can be gravy and goulash, meat dishes, fish, and so on.
This cereal is especially tasty with salads dressed with oil. Or you can use winter salads, which can also best complement the cereal.
Many housewives are accustomed to following tips that will allow them to prepare a tasty and healthy recipe using modern kitchen appliances.
- You can cook porridge in the oven, on the stove, microwave oven or in a slow cooker. The last preparation option is considered the easiest and fastest. In addition, porridge cooked in a slow cooker with water will be beneficial for the body.
- Corn grits should not be damp, otherwise the porridge will turn out with lumps and will have an unpleasant taste and aroma.
- Before cooking, the cereal should be washed under cold water to remove plaque and dirt.
- The process of preparing this recipe is quite simple - the main thing is to pour the required amount of water that the recipe requires, otherwise the cereal will stick to the bottom of the bowl.
- If the sweet porridge with water turns out to be thick and not at all juicy, you can supplement the dish with yogurt and pieces of fruit or fruit puree made from fresh berries and fruits.
- If you are preparing unsweetened porridge, you can add tomatoes, salty soft cheese, sweet peppers, or fried carrots and onions to the recipe.
- Any cooking option (sweet and unsweetened) should be supplemented with a piece of margarine or butter.
Following the recipe correctly, you can prepare delicious and healthy dish, which everyone will appreciate at the highest level.
Cooking method
Cooking corn porridge with water in a slow cooker is quite simple. To do this, you don’t need skills and abilities, and the dish is prepared like regular oatmeal or rice porridge.
Ingredients:
If you want to make sweet porridge, add 3 tablespoons of sugar to the recipe before cooking.
Step 1
The first step is to prepare the cereal.
Step 2
Rinse the cereal with cold water.
Step 3
After drying, pour it into the multicooker bowl, pour in the required amount of water and turn on the “Porridge” mode. At the same time, add salt to the bowl.
Step 4
Before starting cooking, stir the cereal.
Step 5
As you cook, add butter to the dish and turn on the “Warming” mode for 15-20 minutes to allow the porridge to simmer.
As you can see, the recipe is very simple to prepare. After cooking, you can put the dish on plates and present it to the table.
The porridge turns out delicious with any additions. But it’s better to serve it hot, immediately after cooking in a slow cooker, because this is how the cereal will be juicy, crumbly and incredibly tasty.
See another version of this dish:
It is unknown why, but this dish is not at all popular with us. But corn porridge in a slow cooker with milk is a tasty and satisfying breakfast for the whole family.
Classic corn porridge in a slow cooker with milk
The dish is somewhat reminiscent of corn sticks in taste and is prepared quickly. So be sure to try making this porridge for breakfast, especially if you’ve never done it before.
Required Products:
- 150 grams of corn grits;
- salt and sugar to your taste;
- 50 grams of butter;
- 0.7 liters of milk.
Cooking process:
Corn grits, like any other, must be washed and allowed to dry before use. After this, you can put it in the multicooker bowl.
- Immediately add the specified amount of butter, a pinch of salt and fill the container with milk.
- Turn on the device in the “Milk porridge” mode for about 30 minutes and before serving, sprinkle the dish with sugar to your taste.
Correct proportions of milk and cereals
To obtain tasty dish, and not an unappetizing mass of strange consistency, you need to know the correct proportions of porridge and milk when cooking it in a slow cooker.
Much depends on the hostess’s own preferences. What consistency do you want the porridge to end up with?
- For a fairly thick and viscous mixture, the optimal proportion is 1:3. That is, for a glass of cereal you will need three glasses of milk.
- To get liquid scrambled porridge, you need to increase the amount of milk to five glasses (the cereal/milk ratio is 1:5).
Milk corn porridge with dried fruits
Required Products:
- 30 grams of raisins;
- 1 glass of cereal;
- 50 grams of butter;
- four glasses of milk;
- 50 grams of prunes.
Cooking process:
- Coat the bowl with oil and place the pre-washed cereal into it. If you have it very finely ground, then you don’t have to wash it. Place the remaining piece of butter on top.
- Also be sure to wash the dried fruits and let them dry a little. Chop the prunes into pieces convenient for consumption.
- Pour milk into the bowl, season with salt to taste and add dried fruits. Stir the future porridge and turn on the device for 40 minutes in the “Buckwheat” mode. You can also use “Milk porridge” or another suitable program.
The above recipe does not use sugar as the dried fruit already adds enough sweetness. But if it’s not enough for you, you can sweeten the finished porridge a little.
Cooking with cheese in a slow cooker
Required Products:
- stick of butter;
- 0.15 kg of corn grits;
- 0.7 liters of milk;
- salt to your taste;
- 100 grams of cheese.
Cooking process:
- Immediately turn on the device in the “Multi-cook” mode and set the temperature to 140 degrees.
- Pour the specified amount of milk into the bowl, wait for it to boil, add some salt and carefully add the cereal, stirring the contents.
- Cook the dish for about 30 minutes, then mix the porridge with grated cheese and butter until they are completely dissolved.
Corn porridge with milk and pumpkin
As a result of such a culinary experiment, a real autumn dish will appear on your table. The porridge turns out beautiful, appetizing and doubly healthy.
Required Products:
- 0.3 kg pumpkin;
- three glasses of milk;
- four tablespoons of sugar (or add to your taste);
- one glass of corn grits;
- 30 grams of butter.
Cooking process:
- Place the cereal in a bowl, cover with water and rinse well. Do this several times.
- Prepare the pumpkin: remove the skin, cut the pulp into small cubes and place in a multicooker bowl.
- Add the rest of the ingredients from the list there, mix and turn on the “Porridge” mode for 35 minutes.
How to cook for children for breakfast
All children will appreciate this porridge, even if they didn’t want to have a big breakfast in the morning.
Required Products:
- two spoons of sugar;
- approximately 50 grams of butter;
- three glasses of milk;
- half a glass of corn grits.
Cooking process:
- According to established tradition, be sure to rinse the cereal. Do this several times until the drained water becomes completely clear.
- Place the cereal in the multicooker bowl. If desired, you can first coat it with a little butter or place a piece of butter on top of the porridge.
- Sprinkle the ingredients with sugar, add the required amount of milk and stir. Please note that the proportions are for a not too thick porridge. If you want the dish to have a thinner consistency, add more liquid.
- Turn on the multicooker for 35 minutes, setting the “Porridge” mode. Other programs are also suitable for cooking, for example, “Multi-cook”.
Subtleties of cooking in the multicooker "Redmont", "Polaris"
The proposed recipes are suitable for almost all types of multicookers, because, in fact, they have the same functions and programs. But still, to really get good dish, you need to know some of the subtleties and nuances of its preparation. After all, you are using technology that loves to present unexpected surprises.
- It will take 40 minutes to prepare porridge in the Redmont multicooker in the “Milk porridge” mode. You can simply lay out all the ingredients, wait for the end of the program and immediately start breakfast. You don't have to do any additional steps to get the porridge to the desired state.
- When using the Polaris multicooker, be prepared for the fact that after the program ends, the porridge may not yet be fully cooked. Usually the time is set to 25 minutes and the “Porridge” mode. But if the dish still seems a little raw, you will have to switch the mode to “Multi-cook” and keep the cereal in the bowl for another ten minutes.
Do not leave the porridge on the heat; it is better to immediately remove it from the bowl and place it on plates. Otherwise it will thicken and become hard.
- Regulate the amount of liquid. For example, for breakfast, especially for a child, the consistency of porridge should be liquid, which means at least four glasses of milk will be required. But if you are preparing the dish as a side dish, then it should be loose, so only three glasses of milk will be enough.
- Do not change the time that is set automatically by the device - the manufacturer has already calculated everything. By waiting the right period, you will get the perfect dish.
Try to cook corn porridge at least once, and it will definitely become part of your regular diet. The whole family will like the dish, because it is hearty, very healthy and also budget-friendly.
Corn porridge in a slow cooker is not only children's dish, full of useful substances and vitamins. Corn porridge can become one of your favorite dishes! A multicooker allows you to prepare dishes at home that were previously unpopular in the family due to difficulties in preparation. Here's the same corn porridge: you can't cook it in a regular pan - it will burn, you need a thick-walled one. And it turns out most delicious in a Russian oven.
in a slow cooker it turns out like something out of a Russian oven, it will never burn and cooks perfectly. Therefore, our site is pleased to offer several simple corn porridge recipes that are definitely worth trying!Corn porridge in a slow cooker with milk
Ingredients:
1 stack corn grits,
3 stacks milk,
3 stacks water,
2-4 tbsp. Sahara,
a pinch of salt,
1 tbsp. vegetable oil,
good butter - something for everyone's taste on a plate.
Preparation:
If necessary, rinse corn grits in cold water. Add all ingredients except butter, stir and close the lid. Set the “Milk porridge” or “Porridge” mode (default operating time is 40 minutes). When serving, place a piece of butter on each plate.
Another children's dish that all pumpkin lovers will rightfully appreciate is corn porridge with pumpkin. This sunny porridge will cheer you up in the gloomiest weather! To prepare this porridge, the cereal must first be fried in a clean, dry frying pan. This will add additional flavor to the finished dish.
Corn porridge with milk and pumpkin
Ingredients:
1 stack corn grits,
700-800 ml milk,
250 g pumpkin pulp,
3-5 tbsp. sugar (or to taste)
a pinch of salt,
butter - for serving.
Preparation:
Fry the washed and dried cereal in a dry frying pan. Grate the pumpkin or grind it using a blender. Pour milk into the bowl, add the cereal, add pumpkin, salt and sugar, you can put a piece of butter, or better yet, grease the walls of the bowl with it so that the cereal does not boil away through the valve. Stir the ingredients and close the lid. Set the “Milk porridge” mode.
Another sunny porridge is made from a mixture of cereals - corn and millet. If your household is not accustomed to the taste of corn grits, add it gradually, starting with small doses and eventually reaching a 1 to 1 ratio.
Millet-corn porridge with apples and dried fruits
Ingredients:
½ cup corn grits,
½ cup millet cereals,
2-3 stacks. milk,
2-3 stacks. water,
2 apples,
raisins and other dried fruits - to taste,
2-3 tbsp. butter,
a pinch of salt,
sugar - to taste.
Preparation:
Rinse millet with boiling water to remove bitterness. Also wash the corn grits. It is necessary to wash cereals for cooking in a multicooker, as this reduces the amount of foam during cooking and the porridge does not escape through the valve. Peel the apples and grate them on a coarse grater. Place cereals, salt, sugar, apples in a bowl, pour in water and close the lid. Set the “Buckwheat” or “Porridge” mode. When it sounds ready, add dried fruits (washed and dried) to the porridge, stir and leave in the “Warming” mode for another 15-20 minutes.
If dried fruits in porridge are not to your taste, you can omit them.
Corn porridge in a slow cooker acquires a special taste if you add good cheese and herbs to it.
Corn porridge with cheese and herbs
Ingredients:
350 g corn grits,
1 liter of water,
100-200 g of any cheese (to taste),
1 tbsp. vegetable oil,
greens, salt - to taste.
Preparation:
Pour water into a bowl, add washed cereal, salt and vegetable oil. Mix everything well, close the lid and set the “Porridge”, “Grains” or “Buckwheat” mode. When serving, place chopped herbs, butter and grated cheese to taste on each plate. You can use any cheese, from feta cheese to high-quality hard cheese.
When preparing corn porridge with water, be guided by your preferences: if you like porridge that is well-cooked and tender, add water in a ratio of approximately 1 to 5 or 1 to 6; A denser porridge will be obtained if you add water in a ratio of 1 to 3.
For those who like a hearty dinner, we have a recipe for corn porridge with meat. It uses chicken breast, although it can be replaced with pork, veal or turkey.
Corn porridge with meat and vegetables
Ingredients:
200 g corn grits,
700-800 ml water,
300-400 g chicken breast,
1 onion,
1 carrot,
2-3 tbsp. vegetable oil,
salt, spices - to taste and desire.
Preparation:
Rinse the chicken breast, pat dry with paper towels and cut into cubes. Turn on the “Frying” or “Baking” mode, pour vegetable oil into the bowl and heat it. Place the meat in a bowl and fry, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Meanwhile, chop the onion and carrots and add to the bowl with the meat. Stir and cook for 10-15 minutes until the carrots become soft and the onions are transparent. After this, add the washed cereal to the bowl, add water and switch the multicooker to the “Stew” mode for 45-60 minutes or to the “Pilaf” mode if you want to get a crispy crust. After the signal about the end of the mode, leave the porridge in the “Warming” mode for 10-15 minutes.
By the way, if you don’t want the consistency of the corn porridge to thicken, don’t let it sit in the heating mode. Corn porridge always hardens when it cools, so when heating the porridge, add hot milk or water and whisk lightly.
Corn porridge in a slow cooker will suit all members of your family. For little ones, it is better to grind corn grits in a blender or coffee grinder until it becomes flour. And if you don’t really like slightly undercooked corn grits, which usually happens if the porridge is cooked in the standard cereal cooking mode, choose programs with a long cooking time, such as the “Stew” program, setting the cooking time to at least an hour. However, you will learn all these subtleties yourself if you cook such tasty and healthy corn porridge in a slow cooker more often.
Bon appetit and new culinary discoveries!
Larisa Shuftaykina