Fried Cream Of Wheat A K A The Farina Project Food

MOMS FRIED LEFT OVER CREAM OF WHEAT

Steps:

• 1. Take your left over Cream of Wheat (doesnt matter what flavor) put it in the plastic Velveeta container. If you don't have one try a small butter container. The next morning pop the cream of wheat out of the container and slice into 1/2 inch slices.
• 2. In a large skillet heat up thin layer of bacon grease. Drop the slices of cream of wheat onto the pan, fry on both sides for a few minutes.
• 3. Serve like a pancake with butter and syrup! Add meat and scrambled eggs and you have an awesome breakfast!!

CREAM OF WHEAT GRIDDLECAKES

Steps:

• Sift together the flour, cream of wheat, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl; set bowl aside. Whisk together the milk, sour cream, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla in a separate bowl. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, and stir in the wet ingredients. Do not overmix the batter.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Pour 1/3 cupfuls of batter onto the skillet, and cook until bubbles appear on the surface. Flip with a spatula, and cook until browned on the other side.

EAST INDIAN FARINA HOT CEREAL (PAYASAM)

Steps:

• In saucepan bring milk to almost boil and stir in the cereal using a fork to break up the clumps. Stir in the salt.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes for farina, 10 minutes for rice meal.
• In a small saute pan, melt the butter on medium heat and add the cardamon, cane sugar and raw nuts. Toast for about 2 minutes, being careful not to burn.
• Add the raisins to the butter mixture and heat through.
• Once the hot cereal is cooked, stir the cardamom/nut mixture into the cereal.
• Serve piping hot. Mmmm!

FRIED CREAM OF WHEAT A K A THE FARINA PROJECT

Steps:

• *Note: the directions on the back of the Cream of Wheat box indicate you can substitute milk for all (or part of) the water. I've prepared the recipe using water only and with water/milk especially if there is milk on hand that is close to the pull date.
• In a pan, bring water (and salt if using) to the boil (or almost to the boil if using milk) and stir in 3/4 cup Cream of Wheat. Stir with fork or wire whisk to break up any lumps.
• Lower heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring every minute or so. Note: Cooking time may vary depending on which type of Cream of Wheat is used.
• While still hot, pour the cooked cereal into a 9x11-inch buttered casserole dish.
• Let cool, cover, then place in refrigerator overnight.
• Next day, cut the farina up into 16-20 slices. (Another method is to carefully invert the casserole dish over the skillet. The farina will slip out of the casserole dish easily. This is trickier to do though. I find Option A much easier.).
• Place farina meal in a shallow plate or on a piece of wax paper.
• Lightly dredge each slice in farina meal.
• In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter on medium heat.
• Add some of the farina slices to the skillet but do not crowd.
• Fry on both sides until golden brown and crispy.
• Cook the slices in batches, adding more butter as needed.
• Arrange on platter and serve with butter and warm maple syrup.

CREAM OF WHEAT BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
• Lightly grease a 9 inch round cake pan, square pan or 12 cup muffin pan.
• In a large bowl, combine flour, cream of wheat, sugar, salt and baking powder.
• In a large measuring cup or separate bowl, whisk together egg, milk and butter or oil.
• Pour your wet ingredients into your dry and mix just until combined.
• Pour batter into prepared pan.
• Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes. Enjoy!