Jamaican Style Turn Cornmeal Recipe | Quick, Easy & Delicious

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + coconut extract

Almond milk reduces calories while adding a nutty flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds richness.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with potential health benefits.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: whole grain flour

💰Cheaper: polenta

Whole grain flour provides more nutrients.

Add 2 glasses of water to a pot.

Add pure cream coconut to the pot.

Add chopped scallions, onion, garlic, scotch bonnet, and thyme to the pot.

Add a couple of pimento seeds to the pot.

Leave the pot open and let it boil for a couple of minutes.

Once boiling, add mixed vegetables to the pot.

Add half tablespoon of salt and stir to taste.

Add a quarter tablespoon of black pepper.

Turn the stove to low heat to avoid burning the cornmeal.

Add about half the pack of cornmeal to the pot, blending properly to avoid lumps.

Add a little more water if necessary to achieve the right consistency.

Cover the pot and let it steam on low heat until ready.

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