Gluten-Free Classic Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge
Warm, creamy, and delightfully spiced, this Gluten-Free Classic Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge is a comforting breakfast tradition reimagined for gluten-sensitive diets. Crafted with fine, gluten-free cornmeal simmered in the rich flavors of coconut milk and delicately infused with cinnamon, vanilla, and freshly grated nutmeg, each spoonful offers a taste of the Caribbean. Sweetened naturally with brown sugar and a touch of velvety condensed milk, this porridge is the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Ready in just 30 minutes, it makes an ideal morning meal to fuel your day, offering a hearty texture and irresistible aroma. Serve it steaming hot with an optional garnish of nutmeg for a truly authentic Jamaican breakfast experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Gluten-free fine cornmeal
- 2 cups Water
- 2 cups Coconut milk
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 piece Cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg, freshly grated
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Condensed milk (sweetened)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the gluten-free cornmeal with one cup of water. Stir the mixture to ensure there are no lumps and set it aside.
In a large pot over medium heat, combine the remaining cup of water, coconut milk, and salt. Add the cinnamon stick to the pot.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then lower the heat to medium-low.
Slowly pour the cornmeal mixture into the pot while continuously stirring with a wooden spoon to prevent lumps from forming.
Continue stirring the porridge for about 5-7 minutes, or until the mixture starts to thicken.
Add the vanilla extract, freshly grated nutmeg, brown sugar, and condensed milk to the pot. Stir well to combine the ingredients.
Allow the porridge to simmer over low heat for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Remove the cinnamon stick and taste the porridge. Adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more sugar or condensed milk to your preference.
Serve the porridge hot in bowls. Optionally, you can garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg on top before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
970 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.3 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 1365 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 208.3 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 102.7 g | ||
| Protein | 13.2 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 288 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 896 mg | 19% | |
*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.
