Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge
Start your day with a warm, creamy bowl of Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge, a beloved Caribbean breakfast staple that's both hearty and comforting. This recipe combines fine yellow cornmeal with rich coconut milk and a touch of whole milk, creating the perfect balance of velvety smoothness and robust flavor. Sweetened with condensed milk and brown sugar, and seasoned with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla, this porridge is a symphony of tropical flavors. With a quick prep time and a simmer that fills your kitchen with a delightful aroma, it's an easy-to-make, satisfying dish for the whole family. Perfect served hot, this authentic Jamaican recipe is not just a breakfast but a warm hug in a bowl. Ideal keywords: Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge, Caribbean breakfast, creamy porridge, authentic Jamaican recipe, warm spices.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup fine yellow cornmeal
- 2 cups water
- 1.5 cups coconut milk
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the yellow cornmeal with 1 cup of the water and stir to form a smooth slurry.
In a large pot, bring the remaining 1 cup of water and the coconut milk to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Slowly whisk the cornmeal slurry into the pot with the boiling coconut milk and water, ensuring there are no lumps.
Continue to stir constantly as the mixture thickens, approximately 10 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and add the whole milk, stirring well to incorporate.
Simmer the porridge, stirring frequently, for another 10 minutes until the cornmeal is cooked through and the porridge reaches a creamy consistency.
Stir in the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well to evenly distribute the flavors.
Add the brown sugar and butter, stirring until both are fully melted and combined into the porridge.
Taste and adjust the sweetness or seasoning if necessary.
Serve the porridge hot, garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1407 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.4 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.5 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 114 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 1625 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 241.8 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 138.5 g | ||
| Protein | 28.9 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 836 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1476 mg | 31% | |
*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.
