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Correo Electrónico
Ingredientes
- Heat 2 cups water in a saucepan
- While the water is heating wisk 1 cup cornmeal into 1 cup of cold water until itâs mixed in well
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 474g | |
| Calories 0 | |
| Calories from Fat 0 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 19mg | 1% |
| Potassium 0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 0.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.0g | 0% |
| Protein 0.0g | 0% |
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