Cornmeal Porridge

Jamaican Breakfast/ Snack

Growing up I would Look forward to waking up at my Grandmothers house to the sweet smell of porridge. Porridge is a sweet breakfast meal. It is essential for cold winter mornings. It is quick and easy to prepare. You can garnish it with fruits of your choice, dip bread or crackers in the porridge it’s all up to you!

This was also my favorite reason to stay home on snow days. The smell of freshly grated nutmeg is truly mesmerizing. It is a perfect way to start your day. Even through it resembles oatmeal and wheat cereals it is way sweeter and hearty. It is also extremely low in calories.

Ingredients

• 1 Cups Cornmeal Use yellow cornmeal
• 3 Cups Water
• 1 Cup Coconut Milk
• 1/4 Tsp Nutmeg Ground
• 1 Whole Cinnamon Stick
• 1/2 Tsp Salt
• 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
• 3 Tbsp Condensed Milk

Instructions

1. Add 3 cups of water, and 1 cup of coconut milk to a medium sized saucepan under a medium flame.
2. Add cornmeal to the saucepan and whisk until it becomes smooth in texture.
3. Add nutmeg, cinnamon stick, and vanilla extract, and bring to a boil.
4. Add condensed milk and continue stirring to avoid your porridge to become lumpy.
5. You can add more water of coconut milk to get the consistency that suits your taste.
6. Let cook for approximately 20 minutes.

Recipe Notes

Serve hot. Garnish with fruits of your choice.