Ingredients for Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge
- 4 cups water
- Salt to taste
- Yellow Cornmeal
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk (plus more as needed)
- Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk (to taste)
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How to Make Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge
- Bring 4 cups of salted water to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup fine cornmeal and 1/4 cup all-purpose flour until thoroughly combined.
- Gradually whisk in 2 cups of milk into the cornmeal mixture, creating a smooth paste. Add more milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Slowly pour the cornmeal paste into the boiling salted water, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Cover and simmer for another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup of sweetened condensed milk to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy! Optional toppings include chopped nuts, fresh fruit, or a sprinkle of nutmeg.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
14 g
Sugar
21g
Fat
10g
Carbs
11g