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Jamaican Oats Porridge

Cultural Context

Originating from Jamaica, Oats Porridge is a beloved breakfast staple that showcases the island's rich culinary heritage. Traditionally enjoyed for its comforting warmth and nutritional benefits, it reflects the use of local ingredients like coconut milk and spices. Today, variations exist globally, with many adapting the recipe to include different fruits and sweeteners, making it a versatile dish enjoyed by many.

JamaicanJMbreakfast
20 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
2 cups milk
2 sachets rolled oats
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of cinnamon
pinch of mixed spice
1 tablespoon sugar
pinch of salt

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and available.

sugar

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Agave syrup is a natural sweetener.

1

Warm 2 cups of milk in a medium-sized pot.

2

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the milk.

3

Add a pinch of cinnamon to the milk.

4

Add a pinch of mixed spice to the milk.

5

Stir the milk mixture until warm, about 2 minutes.

6

Add 2 sachets of rolled oats to the warm milk and stir.

7

Add 1 tablespoon of sugar to the mixture and stir.

8

Add a pinch of salt to the mixture and stir.

9

Continue stirring until the porridge thickens and starts to boil.

10

Pour the porridge into a container and serve.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsimmering

Equipment Needed

medium-sized potstirring spoon

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

nuts

Also Known As

Oats PorridgeJamaican Oatmeal

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