Corn porridge, want to do a good job must be in advance of the corn kernels soaked in water for half an hour. So that the corn kernels are very soft and sticky. Then put the corn kernels in hot water and cook for 20 minutes. The corn kernels will be cooked soft. Then chop it up. Put it within the grains of the corn porridge you are going to make and simmer it for two hours. Put in a little sugar. The corn chow made this way is soft and sweet. Very delicious.