how to make cornmeal porridge Jamaican Style

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.

Add water and cinnamon sticks to a pot and bring to a boil.

Add cornmeal to the pot and then add cold water to prevent clumping.

Add salt to taste, either now or later.

Whisk the cornmeal mixture constantly until it thickens to prevent lumps.

Cover the pot and allow the cornmeal to cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

After 20 minutes, check the cornmeal; it should be cooked and thick.

Add butter to make the porridge creamy.

Grate nutmeg into the porridge for flavor.

Add vanilla flavoring and coconut condensed milk, mixing well.

Sweeten with cane sugar to taste, adjusting sweetness as desired.

Serve the porridge, optionally garnished with fresh nutmeg.

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