Cornmeal Porridge - Simply Caribbean

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can be more affordable than coconut milk.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness and is often considered healthier.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while margarine is often less expensive.

Boil 2 1/2 cups of water in a pot over medium heat.

Add bay leaves and a cinnamon stick to the boiling water.

Whisk in the fine yellow cornmeal gradually to prevent lumps.

Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring constantly until thickened.

Add evaporated milk and sweetened condensed milk to the mixture.

Season with ground cardamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt.

Stir in vanilla extract if using, and mix thoroughly.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving, garnishing with ground cinnamon.

Cooking Techniques

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