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Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge

Start your day with creamy, tropical bliss as fine yellow cornmeal mingles with rich coconut milk and aromatic spices, creating a warm, comforting porridge that’s irresistibly sweet and satisfying.

Prep: 27 min
Cook: 31 min
Total: 58 min
Servings: 5
Medium
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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 Β½ 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 Β½ 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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Nutrition Information

Per serving

Auto-calculated from USDA database. Nutrition values are estimates based on ingredient analysis using the USDA FoodData Central database. Actual values may vary based on specific brands and preparation methods.


Calories 134 kcal
Protein 2.10 g
Carbohydrates 17.40 g
Total Fat 3.90 g
Fiber 0.40 g
Sugar 16.20 g
Sodium 46.00 mg

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