Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge

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Ceamy, warming, and delicious breakfast porridge recipe youre definitely going to love!

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Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge

Ready in just under 25 minutes and made using the simplest ingredients; cornmeal, cinnamon, nutmeg, a hint of vanilla and sweetened to taste.

Prep Time: 5 Min

– Yellow Cornmeal – Water – All Purpose Flour – Milk or milk alternative – Nutmeg – Cinnamon Stick – Cinnamon Leaf, optional – Pure Vanilla Extract – Salt – Sweetened Condensed Milk or sugar, as desired

Cook Time: 20 Min

Ingredients

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Step 1

Bring Water to a Rapid Boil - in a medium saucepan, add water, cinnamon stick, and cinnamon leaf (optional) and bring to a boil over medium high heat.

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Step 2

Combine Cornmeal Mixture - in a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, nutmeg, salt, 2 cups milk, vanilla, and whisk until incorporated (its okay if the cornmeal settles).

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Step 3

Add Cornmeal Mixture to Water - gradually whisk the cornmeal mixture into the boiling water until all the mixture is in the pot. Do this slowly, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.

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Step 4

Whisk - Reduce heat to low once starting to thicken, and add remaining milk to the mixture (between half cup and a cup). Continue to whisk until milk combined, then switch to a wooden spoon once mixture thickens more (see notes section).

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Step 5

Simmer on Low - allow porridge to simmer and continue to cook until the mixture thickens to desired consistency reached approx. 15-20 minutes. Adjust consistency with additional milk and/or water if needed. Remove from heat, sweeten as desired and enjoy!

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