Pâté

Boil the Water

In a large pot, bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.

Add the salt and vegetable oil or butter to the boiling water.

Prepare the Cornmeal

In a separate bowl, mix the cornmeal with a small amount of cold water to form a smooth paste. This helps to prevent lumps when adding it to the boiling water.

Cook the Pâté

Gradually add the cornmeal paste to the boiling water, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon to prevent lumps from forming.

Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pot, about 10-15 minutes.

The pâte should have a smooth, thick consistency similar to polenta or fufu.

Shape and Serve

Once the pâte is cooked, remove it from the heat.

Wet your hands with cold water and shape the pâte into small mounds or balls.