How to Prepare Jamaican Turn Cornmeal

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories than coconut milk.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier while margarine is a cheaper alternative.

Add 3 cups of water to a large pot.

Add 1 cup of coconut milk to the pot.

Chop 1 stalk of scallion and add it to the pot.

Add 1 sprig of thyme and 5 pimento seeds to the pot.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the mixture.

Add 1 can of mixed vegetables to the pot.

Add 2 tablespoons of salted butter and stir well.

Cover the pot and allow the mixture to cook for 10 minutes.

Gradually add 3/4 cup of cornmeal while continuously mixing to prevent lumps.

Add 1/2 cup of hot water, ensuring not to add too much liquid.

Cover the pot and steam for 20 minutes on low flame to prevent burning.

Check the consistency after 15 minutes of cooking.

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