Cornmeal Porridge

Name: Cornmeal Porridge
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 1 cup fine yellow cornmeal; 3 cups water; 1 cup coconut milk; 1 cinnamon stick; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk; 1/2 tsp salt

A creamy Caribbean breakfast porridge flavored with warm nutmeg, cinnamon, coconut milk, and sweet condensed milk.

25 minEasyServes 4310 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup fine yellow cornmeal
3 cups water
1 cup coconut milk
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Whisk 1 cup fine yellow cornmeal, 3 cups water, 1 cinnamon stick, and 1/2 tsp salt together in a pot until smooth before placing over medium heat.
2

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
3

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4

Stir in 1 cup coconut milk, 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
5

Cook on low for 5 additional minutes until thick and creamy, then remove cinnamon stick and serve.

Questions

Can I make Cornmeal Porridge dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk. Swap the sweetened condensed milk for a plant-based version of the same product. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Cornmeal Porridge keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Cornmeal Porridge?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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