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Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge
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Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge

Estimated 30-45 mins
8 Ingredients
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

Water4 cups
Coconut Milk380g
Fine Yellow Cornmeal1 cup
Vanilla Extract1 1/2 tsp
Ground Cinnamon1/2 tsp
Ground Nutmeg1/2 tsp
Ground Allspice1/4 tsp
Sweetened Condensed Milk1/2 cup

Instructions

1

Add 2 ½ cups water, 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. Remove from heat and sweeten with condensed milk.

5

Serve and enjoy.

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