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How To Make a Delicious, Creamy Cornmeal Porridge!

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Cornmeal Porridge

Cultural Context

Originating from the Caribbean, Cornmeal Porridge is a staple breakfast dish in Jamaica, often enjoyed for its comforting warmth and creamy texture. Traditionally made with simple ingredients, it reflects the island's agricultural heritage. Today, variations abound, with many adding fruits or spices, making it a beloved choice for breakfast across the globe.

JamaicanJMbreakfast
20 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
4 cups milk
1 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon vanilla essence
1 teaspoon almond essence
ground nutmeg
sugar to taste

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.

1

Pour 4 cups of milk into a saucepan.

2

Add 1 cup of cornmeal to a bowl and pour a little bit of milk in to stir out the lumps.

3

Continue to stir until the cornmeal is smooth and free of lumps.

4

Pour the smooth cornmeal mixture into the saucepan with the milk.

5

Stir continuously to prevent lumps from forming.

6

Add 1 tablespoon of vanilla essence and 1 teaspoon of almond essence to the mixture.

7

Stir in ground nutmeg (about 1 tablespoon) to taste.

8

Sweeten with sugar to taste, mixing well until desired sweetness is achieved.

9

Cook for about 15 minutes, stirring continuously until the porridge thickens and becomes creamy.

Cooking Techniques

boilingstirring

Equipment Needed

saucepanbowlspoon

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Corn PorridgeCornmeal Breakfast

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