Cornmeal porridge is a breakfast staple in the Caribbean

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while regular milk is more accessible.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

Boil a pot of water and add cinnamon and pimento seed.

Cut cream coconut with a knife and add to a bowl.

Add cornmeal to the bowl with a little bit of water to smooth it out and avoid lumps.

Mix to dissolve the coconut cream and then add the cornmeal mixture to the boiling water.

Lower the flame to prevent burning and cover the pot, checking back in about 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, check the porridge; it should be thick and fluffy.

Add evaporated milk slowly, mixing thoroughly, and wash the top of the can before using.

Add real vanilla extract, not imitation, and a pinch of nutmeg, mixing well.

Cover and cook for another 10 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to prevent sticking.

Add condensed milk to sweeten, washing the top of the can before using, and mix well.

Cook for an additional 5 minutes to combine everything, stirring constantly to prevent burning.

Serve hot with crispy fried bacon and two slices of hardo bread.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens