Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge

Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge

Travel to Jamaica through cooking with this warm and comforting cornmeal porridge. This traditional breakfast is flavored with cinnamon and nutmeg and can be sweetened to taste. It is a simple recipe that introduces kids to foods enjoyed in different parts of the world.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• Honey, brown sugar, maple syrup, or other sweetener, to taste

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan whisk together the cornmeal and 1 cup of the milk until smooth.
2. Add the remaining milk, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
3. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently.
4. Continue cooking for 10-15 minutes until the mixture thickens and becomes creamy.
5. Remove from heat and sweeten to taste.
6. Serve warm.