Creamy Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge

Ingredients

• 1 cup Yellow Cornmeal ((See Notes))
• 2 cups water
• 3 1/2 cups Almond milk ((You can also use whole milk, if desired))
• 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1/4 cup organic brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground allspice
• Pinch of ground cloves
• Pinch of sea salt
• Fresh berries
• Pinch of ground cinnamon or nutmeg
• Cinnamon sticks
• Sliced mango

Instructions

1. 1

   --- TO MAKE THE PORRIDGE: ---

2. 2

   In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add in the water and milk, stirring them together and then bringing them to a boil. Reduce heat to low and add in the cornmeal, whisking frequently as everything simmers, for the first 2-3 minutes. NOTE: To prevent lumps from forming, be sure to whisk frequently from the moment that the cornmeal is added.

3. 3

   Cover the saucepan with a lid and allow cornmeal to continue to simmer and thicken, about 10-12 minutes. NOTE: Be sure to whisk every few minutes (2 minutes or so) to further prevent lumps.

4. 4

   Once thick (meaning that cornmeal has swelled and cooked through), remove pot lid and whisk in brown sugar, vanilla extract, condensed milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and sea salt----until all ingredients are combined and the porridge becomes creamy and smooth.

5. 5

   To serve, portion cornmeal porridge into serving bowl(s) and top with fresh berries or banana slices, if desired.

6. 6

   Bon Appetit!