HOW TO MAKE FARINA

(CREAM OF WHEAT)

Dominican-Style Farina, or Cream of Wheat is known as 'Harina del Negrito' in the DR, this is a popular breakfast dish with kids and even adults.

INGREDIENTS

water milk farina (cream of wheat) salt  vanilla extract cinnamon clove powder sugar butter  nutmeg

Combine

In a medium-sized saucepan mix water, milk, cream of wheat, salt, vanilla, cinnamon, clove powder, and sugar. Let it rest for  5 minutes.

Cook

Heat over medium heat stirring constantly to prevent sticking. When it breaks the boil, add butter and lower heat to very low.

Serve

Remove from the heat and pour into individual servings, and sprinkle with the nutmeg. Serve warm.

TOP TIP

Farina gets thicker as it cools, so do not let it get as thick as you want it to be in the end. Add extra milk if it gets too thick.

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