Don’t make cornmeal porridge until you have watched this video!

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.

Add 2 cups of water to a pot and add salt.

In a bowl, mix 1 cup of cornmeal with 2 cups of water before adding it to the pot.

Stir while pouring the cornmeal into the water to prevent lumps.

Continue stirring for another minute, then leave it on medium to low heat for about 5 minutes.

After 5 minutes, add coconut milk (or any milk of your preference).

Cover and let it cook for another 5 minutes.

Grate nutmeg and add it along with cinnamon powder, vanilla extract, and almond essence to the pot.

Stir well and let it cook for another 5 minutes to absorb the spices.

In the last 5 minutes, add brown sugar and condensed milk to sweeten to taste.

Taste the porridge and adjust salt or sweetness as needed.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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