Cornmeal Porridge
Gluten free Caribbean Cornmeal Porridge is a sweet, creamy, and comforting hot breakfast recipe that's perfect for cold mornings.
Servings: 6
Calories: 265.94kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz. can evaporated milk
- 2 cinnamon stick
- 2 star anise
- 1/3 cup raisins optional
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup of lowfat milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar or more, to taste
- freshly grated nutmeg for garnish
Instructions
- In a saucepan, pour out the can of evaporated milk. Fill the can with water and add to the milk in the pan.
- Add cinnamon, star anise and raisins (if using).
- Heat the milk, but do not boil
- Meanwhile combine the cornmeal and 1 1/4 cups water and whisk together in a bowl.
- Slowly add this to the simmering liquid on the stove, stirring constantly.
- Simmer for 5 minutes on medium low heat. After about 3 minutes and the porridge thickens, add the lowfat milk.
- Add vanilla and sugar. Stir to combine.
- To serve, garnish with grated nutmeg.
Notes
The cornmeal porridge will firm as it chills. To reheat leftovers, you will need to add a little water and stir.
Nutrition
Calories: 265.94kcal | Carbohydrates: 47.61g | Protein: 7.27g | Fat: 5.26g | Saturated Fat: 2.93g | Sodium: 85.22mg | Fiber: 1.58g | Sugar: 26.12g
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