Fungi(Virgin Island Native Recipe) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. boiling water
1 tsp. salt
1 1/4 c. cornmeal
1 Tbsp. shortening

Preparation

To rapidly boiling water, add salt and sprinkle corn meal in slowly.
Allow water to boil over meal a few minutes.
Stir briskly to prevent lumping.
When well combined, add shortening.
Cover; steam about 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
Serve hot.
Young okras may be added.
Cut into small pieces and allow to boil for a few minutes before adding meal.
A favorite variation which is very common to the natives is: