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Jamaican Porridge

Cultural Context

Originating from Jamaica, this porridge is a beloved breakfast dish made primarily from cornmeal or oats. Traditionally, it serves as a hearty start to the day, often enjoyed with family. Jamaican porridge reflects the island's rich culinary heritage, utilizing local ingredients like coconut milk and spices. Today, variations can be found across the Caribbean and beyond, adapting to different tastes and dietary needs.

JamaicanJMbreakfast
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
3 cups hot water
1 large tablespoon milk powder
cinnamon stick
pimento seed
cloves
bay leaf
4 bananas
1 tablespoon oats
sea salt
vanilla extract
sweet condensed milk or honey

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for lactose intolerance.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Honey offers natural sweetness with potential health benefits.

1

Boil 3 cups of hot water in a pot.

2

Add a cinnamon stick, pimento seed, cloves, and bay leaf to the water.

3

Blend 4 bananas with 1 tablespoon of oats until smooth.

4

Pour the blended banana mixture into the pot with the hot water and mix continuously with a wooden spoon.

5

If the mixture becomes too thick, add more hot water or milk to adjust the consistency.

6

Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

7

Add vanilla extract, sea salt, and sweet condensed milk or honey to taste, mixing well.

8

Serve warm, optionally with crackers or bread.

Cooking Techniques

boilingstirring

Equipment Needed

potwooden spoonblender

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

coconut

Also Known As

Cornmeal PorridgeOatmeal Porridge

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