Dairy-Free Classic Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge
Experience the nostalgic warmth of Dairy-Free Classic Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge, a creamy Caribbean-inspired breakfast that’s both comforting and vegan-friendly. This recipe showcases the rich, velvety texture of fine yellow cornmeal, simmered to perfection in unsweetened coconut milk for a luscious dairy-free alternative. Infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, along with a hint of vanilla, every spoonful is a delightful balance of sweetness and spice. The addition of sweetened condensed coconut milk lends a luxurious touch, while brown sugar rounds out the flavor beautifully. Ready in just 25 minutes, this naturally gluten-free dish is a perfect way to start your day or wind down your evening. Serve it hot and let its irresistible charm transport you to the tropical kitchens of Jamaica.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup fine yellow cornmeal
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons sweetened condensed coconut milk
Instructions
In a medium bowl, add the cornmeal and slowly pour in 1 cup of water, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Set aside.
In a medium-sized pot, bring the remaining 1 cup of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat to low and gradually stir in the cornmeal mixture, whisking continuously to ensure a smooth consistency.
Add the coconut milk, salt, and ground cinnamon to the pot. Continue to stir as the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
Stir in the nutmeg and vanilla extract, and cook for another 5 minutes, continuing to stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Add the brown sugar and sweetened condensed coconut milk, and stir until fully incorporated, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Taste the porridge and adjust the sweetness or spices as desired.
Serve hot, garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
891 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.1 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.1 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1326 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 171.0 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 68.5 g | ||
| Protein | 10.3 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 995 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 288 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
