Hopi Blue Corn Mush
Hopi Blue Corn Mush is a traditional, hearty porridge made from finely ground blue cornmeal, a staple food of the Hopi people of the American Southwest. It is typically prepared by slowly cooking the cornmeal with water or broth until it thickens, often seasoned simply with salt.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily a carbohydrate-rich food, providing a good source of dietary fiber and complex energy. A standard serving offers a moderate calorie count, with key nutrients including iron, magnesium, and phosphorus from the whole corn.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 1.5 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 300 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 80 mg |
| Phosphorus | 150 mg |
| Potassium | 250 mg |
| Zinc | 1.2 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 2 mg |
| Thiamine (B1) | 0.3 mg |
| Folate | 40 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The unique blue color comes from anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants also found in blueberries. Culturally, it holds deep significance in Hopi ceremonies and daily life, representing a connection to ancestral agricultural practices and the 'Blue Corn Mother' deity.
