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Jamaican Sugar Meal Pudding

Cultural Context

Jamaican Sugar Meal Pudding has roots in the island's culinary traditions, where it was made to celebrate special occasions and family gatherings. This dish showcases the use of local ingredients like cornmeal and coconut milk, blending sweet and spiced flavors in a comforting dessert. Today, it remains a beloved treat in Jamaica and has gained popularity in Caribbean communities worldwide, often enjoyed during holidays and festivities.

JamaicanJMdessert
60 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
2 cups water
2 cups coconut milk
1 stick butter
1 stick cinnamon
bay leaves
raisins as needed
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
almond extract (a tad bit)
2 cups organic cane sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon powder
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
24 ounces cornmeal
cherries (optional)

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with potential health benefits.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative.

1

Add 2 cups of water and 2 cups of coconut milk to a pot.

2

Add 1 stick of butter, 1 stick of cinnamon, and bay leaves to the pot.

3

Add raisins as needed (optional).

4

Add 2 tablespoons of vanilla extract and a tad bit of almond extract.

5

Add 1 tablespoon of cinnamon powder, 1 teaspoon of nutmeg, and 1 teaspoon of salt to the pot.

6

Add 2 cups of organic cane sugar and mix well.

7

Cover and cook on medium heat for about 15 minutes.

8

Remove bay leaves but leave the cinnamon stick in the pot.

9

Add 24 ounces of cornmeal to the mixture and mix well.

10

Add more water or milk slowly to ensure the mixture is moist, as cornmeal expands when cooked.

11

Cover and cook on low to medium heat for 30-35 minutes.

12

Optionally, add cherries to the bottom of a container before pouring in the pudding mixture.

13

Turn the container upside down to serve.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

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Also Known As

Sugar PuddingJamaican Pudding

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