HOW TO MAKE THE BEST JAMAICAN AUTHENTIC CORN MEAL PORRIDGE RECIPE 2017

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can be used for a lighter version.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a different flavor profile.

Get a cup of cornmeal and mix it with coconut cream.

In a separate pot, bring 3-4 cups of water to a boil.

Once the water is boiling, gradually add the cornmeal mixture while stirring to prevent lumps.

Adjust the thickness by adding more coconut cream, milk, or water as desired.

Add cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, salt, cinnamon powder, nutmeg, and vanilla to the mixture.

Cover the pot and let it boil on medium heat for 20-25 minutes.

After 25 minutes, turn off the heat before adding sweetened condensed milk and milk to sweeten the porridge.

Mix well to combine and adjust sweetness to taste.

Serve warm, optionally garnished with additional cinnamon.

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