Grit

Grit is another popular breakfast option in the Bahamas. Grit is a plain cornmeal that has been boiled with salt and topped with butter. You may eat it with your Bahamian Fire Engine, or with steamed corned beef, tuna salad, sardines, or Bologna / steaming sausage. It's a filling way to begin a good Bahamian day.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups stone-ground corn grits, such as Anson Mills
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 2 ounces Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup heavy cream

How to make Grit:

• Grits should be heated and soaked. In a large pot or Dutch oven, bring 4 cups water, 1 1/2 cups grits, 2 dried bay leaves, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt to a boil over high heat. Remove from the heat immediately, cover, and leave aside for 15 minutes. In the meantime, make the butter and cheese
• Make the butter and the cheese. Cut 8 tablespoons unsalted butter into 8 pieces and shred until 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese is obtained
• Grits should be boiled. Remove the lid and bring the grits back to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring often with a whisk and scraping the bottom to prevent clumping or burning
• Complete the grits. When most of the water has been absorbed and the grits are al dente, the grits are ready. Take the pan off the heat. Take out the bay leaves and set them aside. Just before serving, stir in the butter, cheese, and 1 cup heavy cream.