CHAI SPICED GRITS

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Provided by Damaris Phillips

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 chai tea bags
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup grits (not instant), such as Weisenberger
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper and the tea bags and steep for 10 minutes. Remove and discard the tea bags. Add the cinnamon and stir to combine.
  • Bring the chai mixture back to a boil and sprinkle the grits over it slowly, to prevent clumping. Cook, uncovered and stirring constantly to prevent sticking, until the grits are soft and have a creamy texture, 25 to 35 minutes. (If the grits get too dry, add up to 2 cups warm water during cooking.)
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the cream and lemon zest. Season with more salt and pepper, if necessary.

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