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Akasan - AK100 - Corn Flour Drink

Akasan - AK100 - Corn Flour Drink

If there is one food item that is true local product, it is Akasan, Haitian Cornmeal Drink or anything made with corn. It is originated with the indigenous peoples of the Americas, our Tainos ancestors.

Akasan is usually served with fresh bread rolls for breakfast. However, it can also be served as a drink for lunch, before bed, or as a snack. An excellent and refreshing Akasan is a type of sweet corn milkshake.

In Haiti, Akasan is usually sold at the local grocery store; however many people are now having it home made. This was not the case for me when I was growing up in my neighborhood in the city of Cap-Haitian. I can still remember to make sure you have Akasan served on your table before going to school, someone had to wake up very early to purchase it.

Here is what you need in order to make a delicious Cornmeal Drink or Akasan: cinnamon sticks, anise star, very fine corn flour, salt, vanilla extract, evaporated milk and brown or white Sugar

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Corn Meal - Mais Moulin

Corn Meal - Mais Moulin

Mais Moulin or Corn Meal is a traditional Haitian dish usually served with sliced avocado.

The way to enjoy Mais Moulin dish id to serve fully hot along with several avocado slices

What do you need to make Mais Moulin or Corn Meal: corn meal, water, minced garlic clove, chopped onion, thyme, parsley, oil, salt, black pepper, and hot pepper for flavor. After the garlic and onion are sauté garlic in oil, add water and bring to a boil. Combine the ingredients. You must stir mixture repeatedly to avoid clumps and lumps. The formation of lumps will affect the taste of this delicious preparation. After stirring for a considerable amount of time, once you get sure that the mixture has not aggregated into lumps reduce the fire and after 10 to 15 minutes, it is ready to be served.

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