Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge Recipe Video

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.

Start with cold milk in the pot.

Add 2 cups of milk to the pot.

Break a couple of pieces of cinnamon stick and add them to the milk.

Add 1/2 cup of cornmeal to the cold milk and stir to prevent lumps.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon of pimento seeds once blended.

Lower the heat as it thickens to prevent popping and splashing.

Add 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.

If desired, add 1/2 cup of evaporated milk for creaminess.

If using condensed milk, add 2 tablespoons and adjust sweetness to taste.

Add 1 tablespoon of sugar to taste, depending on how sweet you like it.

Remove the cinnamon stick and pimento seeds before serving.

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