How To Make Corn Meal Porridge | How To Make The BEST Cornmeal Porridge Jamaican Style

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories while regular milk is more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine is often cheaper.

Hydrate the cornmeal to soften its texture and reduce grittiness.

Boil water in a pot on the stove.

Add 1 cinnamon stick and 1 teaspoon of salt to the boiling water for flavor.

Let the cinnamon stick boil for a minute.

Add the hydrated cornmeal to the boiling water and stir continuously to prevent clumping.

Boil the cornmeal for about an hour, stirring occasionally to ensure it thickens properly.

Check the porridge after 30 minutes; the ratio is 13 cups of water to 3 cups of cornmeal.

If the porridge is too thick, add more water to achieve desired consistency.

After 50 minutes, add cinnamon powder and nutmeg, stirring to combine.

Let it boil for another 10 minutes before sweetening.

Add 2 tablespoons of vanilla, 1 tablespoon of almond essence, and sugar to taste.

Incorporate condensed milk for additional sweetness and creaminess.

Adjust sweetness according to personal preference and serve warm.

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