JAMAICAN CORNMEAL PORRIDGE

Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge image

Holness family recipe for porridge made from cornmeal. This recipe makes enough porridge for one hungry adult or 2 hungry 6-year-olds.

Provided by Andrew Holness

Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Cereals

Time 25m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

Combine water, cornmeal, whole milk, coconut milk, white sugar, vanilla extract, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a blender; blend until smooth.
Bring the mixture to a boil in a saucepan; whisk occasionally until beginning to thicken, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat when slow bubbles form. Stir frequently until as thick as you like, about 5 minutes. Add raisins.
Remove from heat, cover, and let cool before serving, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536 calories, Carbohydrate 95.7 g, Cholesterol 6.1 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 1207.5 mg, Sugar 53.7 g