
Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge
Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge is a breakfast recipe from Jamaican. It uses 8 ingredients, including water, coconut milk, fine yellow cornmeal, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg and more. The method is broken into 5 steps with measured ingredients.
Method
- 1
Add 2 ½ cups water, 1 can coconut milk to a 4 QT heavy bottomed pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Meanwhile, add 1 cup cornmeal and 1 ½ cup water to a large mixing cup and whisk until smooth.
- 3
Once the pot begins to boil, whisk in cornmeal mixture and continue to whisk for about 1 minute, ensuring there are no lumps. Reduce heat to low and cover with a tight fitting lid.
- 4
Cook over low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. When there is about 5 minutes left, stir in vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and all-spice. Remove from heat and sweeten with condensed milk.
- 5
Serve and enjoy.
About this recipe
What is Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge?
Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge is a breakfast recipe from Jamaican. It uses 8 ingredients, including water, coconut milk, fine yellow cornmeal, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg and more. The method is broken into 5 steps with measured ingredients.
Where is Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge from?
Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge is a Jamaican dish — the recipe on this page uses the ingredients and method typical of that cuisine.
How many ingredients does Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge need?
This recipe uses 8 ingredients, each with a measure in the list on this page.
Is Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge vegetarian?
This recipe is marked Breakfast, so it is not identified as vegetarian or vegan. Check the ingredient list to match your diet.
Is there a video guide for Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge?
Yes — a YouTube walkthrough is linked on this page.
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