Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge

Add 2 ½ cups water, 1 can coconut milk to a 4 QT heavy bottomed pot

Prep: 27 min
Cook: 31 min
Total: 58 min
Servings: 5
Medium
Breakfast American Gluten-Free Paleo
By Fresh Kitchen Recipes | Published Mar 06, 2026

Ingredients

5 servings
  • 4 cups Water
  • 380 g Coconut Milk
  • 1 cup Fine Yellow Cornmeal
  • 1 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Allspice
  • 1/2 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk

Instructions

1

Add 2 ½ cups water, 1 can coconut milk to a 4 QT heavy bottomed pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

2

Meanwhile, add 1 cup cornmeal and 1 ½ cup water to a large mixing cup and whisk until smooth.

3

Once the pot begins to boil, whisk in cornmeal mixture and continue to whisk for about 1 minute, ensuring there are no lumps. Reduce heat to low and cover with a tight fitting lid.

4

Cook over low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. When there is about 5 minutes left, stir in vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and all-spice. Remove from heat and sweeten with condensed milk.

5

Serve and enjoy.

Tips & Notes

Original recipe from Jamaican cuisine.

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