Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge
Description
The Holness family shares this Jamaican recipe for cornmeal porridge made with coconut milk and raisins and flavored with vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
Ingredients
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1 cup water
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1/3 cup cornmeal
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1/4 cup whole milk
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1/4 cup coconut milk
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3 tablespoons white sugar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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2 tablespoons raisins
Directions
1
Combine water, cornmeal, whole milk, coconut milk, white sugar, vanilla extract, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a blender; blend until smooth. Transfer to a saucepan.
2
Bring cornmeal mixture to a boil, whisking occasionally, until it begins to thicken, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat when slow bubbles form; continue cooking, stirring frequently, until desired thickness, about 5 minutes. Stir in raisins.
3
Remove from heat, cover, and cool slightly before serving, about 5 minutes.