sautauthig
Sautauthig (Cornmeal Blueberry Mush) Source: Plimoth Plantation web site A favorite dish of the Native Americans during colonial times was Sautauthig (pronounced sawí-taw-teeg), a ...
Ingredients
- 11/2 cups water
- 11/2 cups milk
- 3/4cupcornmeal or quick cooking grits
- 1/2teaspoonsalt
- 3tablespoonmaple syrup or honey
- 2cupfresh, frozen or canned blueberries or
- 1/2cupdried blueberries (see note)
Directions
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Sautauthig (Cornmeal Blueberry Mush) Source: Plimoth Plantation web site A favorite dish of the Native Americans during colonial times was S
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Later, the settlers added milk, butter and sugar when they were available
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The Pilgrims loved Sautauthig and many historians believe that it was part of the first Thanksgiving feast
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In a letter to friends back in England, one colonist describes how Sauthauthig was prepared: ".this is to be boyled or stued with a gentle
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We call it Cornmeal Blueberry Mush but you can give it any name you want
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Cornmeal Blueberry Mush 1 1/2 cups water 1 1/2 cups milk 3/4 cup cornmeal or quick cooking grits 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons maple syrup
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Stirring constantly, slowly add cornmeal or grits and salt until well combined
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Reduce heat to low