How to make Turn ("Tun") Cornmeal||Cou Cou|| Polenta|| Jamaican style||Zendre_home_style_cooking 🇯🇲

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + coconut extract

Almond milk reduces calories while adding a nutty flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds richness.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with potential health benefits.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: whole grain flour

💰Cheaper: polenta

Whole grain flour provides more nutrients.

Soak cornmeal in water to prevent lumping.

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a pot.

Add chopped onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until translucent.

Add thyme and scotch bonnet pepper to the pot and sauté for another minute.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 2 cups of frozen vegetables to the pot and stir.

Allow the mixture to boil for about 10-15 minutes before adding cornmeal.

Gradually add cornmeal to the pot while stirring to prevent lumps.

Cover and cook for 5 minutes, then stir again.

Cover and cook for another 15-20 minutes on medium to low heat, stirring occasionally.

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