Cajun Maquechou (Mach Shoe)
- 1/2 c. bacon drippings
- kernels from 6 ears fresh corn or 2 (17 1/2 oz.) cans whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large green pepper, chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp. sugar
- 1/2 tsp. red cayenne pepper
- 1 c. poultry stock or canned chicken broth
- 1 c. milk
- 2 eggs
- Heat bacon drippings in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
- Add corn, onion, garlic and green pepper.
- Cook until onion is thoroughly wilted and transparent, about 10 minutes.
- Stir often to prevent sticking.
- Add tomatoes, salt, black pepper, sugar and cayenne; stir until combined.
- Add stock or broth.
- Reduce heat. Barely simmer, stirring often, until liquid has almost evaporated, about 30 minutes.
- The mixture will be thick and mushy.
- Stir in milk.
- Cook until reduced by 1/2.
- Increase heat slightly.
bacon, kernels from, onion, garlic, green pepper, tomatoes, salt, freshly ground black pepper, sugar, red cayenne pepper, poultry stock, milk, eggs
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=439529 (may not work)