recipe · 0 min · serves 4

Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 380g coconut milk
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
• 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
• 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
• 0.25 tsp ground allspice
• 0.5 cups evaporated milk

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.