Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge

A creamy and comforting traditional Jamaican breakfast made with fine yellow cornmeal, coconut milk, and warm spices, sweetened with condensed milk.

  • Prep5 min
  • Cook20 min
  • Servings4
  • DifficultyEasy
Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge

Instructions

  1. Add 2 ½ cups water and 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.

  5. Remove from heat and sweeten with condensed milk. Serve and enjoy.

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