Poyha (Old Native American Recipe) Meat & Cormeal

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 9
Poyha, a traditional Native American dish made with ground turkey or chicken and cornmeal
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 2 lbs ground turkey or 2 lbs ground chicken
3 tablespoons oil
3 slices bacon , chopped , if you are not using bacon as the pan dripping , add 1/2 tsp salt ( optional ) or 3 slices salt substitute ( optional )
2 cans whole kernel corn , drained or 2 cups frozen corn , thawed
2 cups green seedless grapes , chopped fine
1 large yellow onion , diced
3 eggs
1 1/4 cups coarse yellow cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Pam cooking spray
paprika ( optional )
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
471
Sugar
11g
Fat
22g
Poyha is a traditional Native American dish made with ground meat and cornmeal batter. It is a hearty and filling dish that is perfect for a cozy meal at home. The dish originated in the mid-western United States and is now enjoyed by many people all across the country. This dish can be made with different meats and vegetables and is a versatile dish that can be customized to suit individual tastes. The cornmeal batter gives the dish a unique texture and the addition of grapes adds a sweet and tangy flavor that perfectly complements the savory meat.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
2.Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey or chicken, bacon, and onion, and cook until the meat is browned and the onion is soft.
3.Drain the excess oil from the meat mixture and return it to the skillet. Add in the corn kernels and chopped grapes, and stir well.
4.In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, cornmeal, pepper, garlic salt (if using), and enough water to make the mixture into a batter.
5.Spray a baking dish with Pam cooking spray and pour the batter into the dish. Sprinkle paprika (if using) on top of the batter.
6.Spoon the meat and corn mixture on top of the cornmeal batter.
7.Bake for 45 minutes or until the cornbread is golden brown.

PROS

Poyha is a hearty and filling dish that is versatile and can be made with different meats.
The addition of cornmeal gives the dish a unique and satisfying texture.

CONS

This dish may not be suitable for those with a gluten sensitivity as it contains cornmeal which is a form of gluten.
It is also quite high in calories.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Poyha is a good source of protein and is heart-healthy because of the use of lean meats. Cornmeal is also a good source of fiber and helps with digestion. The use of grapes in this dish also adds some antioxidants that are good for overall health.

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