Gluten-Free Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge
Experience the comforting warmth of **Gluten-Free Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge**, a creamy, dairy-free twist on a Caribbean classic. This soul-soothing recipe blends rich coconut milk and coconut cream with yellow cornmeal to create a velvety texture seasoned with vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg for aromatic depth. Sweetened with brown sugar and sweetened condensed coconut milk, this gluten-free porridge offers a naturally sweet flavor perfect for breakfast or a satisfying snack. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is a quick and nourishing way to savor the vibrant culinary traditions of Jamaica. Serve it warm with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a dollop of coconut cream for an irresistible finish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Yellow cornmeal
- 3 cups Water
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 1 cup Coconut cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Sweetened condensed coconut milk
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the cornmeal with 1 cup of water, stirring well to form a smooth mixture without lumps. Set aside.
In a medium pot, bring the remaining 2 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and slowly whisk in the cornmeal mixture into the boiling water, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
Continue to stir the porridge as it cooks, about 10 minutes, until it begins to thicken.
Stir in the coconut milk and coconut cream, then add the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
Continue to cook the porridge, stirring frequently, for an additional 10 minutes or until it reaches your desired thickness.
Add the brown sugar and sweetened condensed coconut milk, stirring well until the sugar is fully dissolved and the porridge is sweetened to your taste.
Taste and adjust the sweetness if necessary by adding more sweetened condensed coconut milk.
Once done, remove the pot from heat and allow it to cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm in bowls, and if desired, top with additional cinnamon or a dollop of coconut cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1928 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 49.9 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.8 g | 209% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 783 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 364.2 g | 132% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 232.3 g | ||
| Protein | 14.8 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 159 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 822 mg | 17% | |
*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.
