Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge

This Jamaican cornmeal porridge is a family recipe. The dish makes enough porridge for one hungry adult or two hungry six-year-old kids.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• ⅓ cup cornmeal
• ¼ cup whole milk
• ¼ cup coconut milk
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons raisins (Optional)

Steps

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.