How To Make Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge

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.

Start with 2 cups of water in a pot and turn the heat to medium-high.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt and a cinnamon leaf (or cinnamon stick) to the water.

Let it sit for about 5 minutes to infuse the flavor from the cinnamon.

Mix 2 cups of cornmeal with some water to prevent lumps before adding to the boiling water.

Once the water is boiling, add the cornmeal mixture to the pot while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

Turn the heat down to medium after adding the cornmeal to ensure it cooks through without thickening too quickly.

Cook for about 8-10 minutes, stirring regularly.

After 8 minutes, add 1 cup of coconut milk and stir to combine, adjusting the amount for desired thickness.

Cover the pot and let it cook for another 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Lower the heat to medium-low and add 1/4 cup of evaporated milk, 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract, and 1 tablespoon of freshly grated nutmeg.

Allow to cook for an additional 2 minutes before serving.

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