HOW TO COOK REAL JAMAICAN CORNMEAL PORRIDGE 2014 RECIPE

Ingredients

• 1 cup Pure Honey (smooth, preferably light honey)
• 0.5 cup Yellow Cornmeal (fine grind for smooth porridge)
• 7 oz Coconut Cream (half a standard 14‑oz can, well‑stirred)
• 7 oz Sweetened Condensed Milk (half a standard 14‑oz can, adds caramel sweetness)
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (pure vanilla for depth)
• 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon (freshly ground if possible)
• 1 pinch Ground Nutmeg (just a pinch for aroma)
• 1 pinch Salt (balances sweetness)
• 3 cup Water (divided: 2 cups for boiling, 1 cup for cornmeal mix)
• to serve Water Crackers (optional side for texture)

Instructions

1. Boil Water

   Bring 2 cups of water to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan over high heat.

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   Temperature: high

2. Prepare Cornmeal Mixture

   In a small mixing bowl combine 1 cup of water, ½ cup cornmeal and the half‑can (7 oz) of coconut cream. Stir until smooth.

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3. Combine with Boiling Water

   Gradually pour the cornmeal‑coconut mixture into the boiling water while stirring continuously with a wooden spoon.

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   Temperature: medium

4. Add Flavorings

   Stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, a pinch of ground nutmeg and a pinch of salt.

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   Temperature: medium

5. Adjust Consistency

   If the porridge becomes too thick, add a splash of hot water (or milk) and continue stirring until smooth.

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   Temperature: medium

6. Simmer Low and Cover

   Reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan and let the porridge cook gently for 20–25 minutes, stirring every few minutes to prevent sticking.

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   Temperature: low

7. Sweeten with Condensed Milk

   Stir in the half‑can (≈7 oz) of sweetened condensed milk until fully incorporated. Cook for another 2–3 minutes to heat through.

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   Temperature: low

8. Plate and Serve

   Spoon the hot porridge onto a serving plate and accompany with water crackers. Serve immediately while warm.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

380

Protein

5 g

Carbohydrates

60 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

2 g