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Jamaican (Cornmeal) Porridge

At a Glance

Prep
5 minutes
Cook
40 minutes
Total
45 minutes
Servings
4 serving(s)

Categories

  • Breakfast
  • Caribbean
  • Jamaican
  • Stove Top
  • Beginner

Dietary

  • Low Cholesterol

Allergens

  • Milk
  • Wheat

Servings & Nutrition

Original recipe serves 4. Current scale: 1x.

Calories 190.1 per serving 760.4 for selected servings
Fat 4.2g per serving 16.8g for selected servings
Sugar 5.4g per serving 21.6g for selected servings
Protein 5.4g per serving 21.6g for selected servings
Carbohydrates 33.1g per serving 132.4g for selected servings

one of my favorite dishes when in jamaica. and this from someone who doesn't normally like hot cereals.

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Equipment

Saucepan, mixing bowl, whisk or spoon

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fine yellow cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 cup milk (or soy milk)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons condensed milk

Instructions

  1. Bring salted water to a boil.

  2. Combine cornmeal and flour together in a bowl.

  3. Add milk slowly to make a smooth paste.

  4. Stir cornmeal paste into boiling salted water.

  5. Cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes.

  6. Stir in vanilla, cinnamon, cover and simmer for 15 more minutes.

  7. Sweeten with condensed milk.

  8. Serve hot.

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Source: https://www.food.com/recipe/jamaican-cornmeal-porridge-119023

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