Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge

Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge

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Caribbean · 20 min · vegetarian, gluten-free

341 cal 10g protein 55g carbs 9g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 4 servings
  • 1/2 cup fine yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Whisk cornmeal with the 2 cups water in a bowl until smooth with no lumps.
  2. Bring milk with cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to a gentle simmer in a saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Slowly pour in the cornmeal slurry while whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
  4. Reduce heat to low and cook 12-15 minutes, stirring often, until thick and the raw cornmeal taste is gone.
  5. Stir in condensed milk and vanilla, cooking 1 more minute.
  6. Serve warm, thinning with a splash of milk if needed.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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