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.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Cornmeal Porridge?

As written, 25 minutes: 5 of prep and 20 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 3 (15 minutes): "Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally."

What should Cornmeal Porridge look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until thick and creamy.

Is there a substitute for sweetened condensed milk in Cornmeal Porridge?

The entry for Cornmeal Porridge calls for 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk. In its place: There is no quick swap. Simmer two cups of milk with two thirds of a cup of sugar until reduced by half, about 35 minutes.

How many calories are in Cornmeal Porridge?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 310 calories, with 6 g protein, 48 g carbohydrate and 11 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 220 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Cornmeal Porridge?

Refrigerate what is left of Cornmeal Porridge within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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