Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge

• Water4 cups
• Coconut Milk¾ lb
• Fine Yellow Cornmeal1 cup
• Vanilla Extract1 1/2 tsp
• Ground Cinnamon1/2 tsp
• Ground Nutmeg1/2 tsp
• Ground Allspice1/4 tsp
• Sweetened Condensed Milk1/2 cup

Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 2

   Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

3. 3

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

4. 4

   Once the pot begins to boil, whisk in cornmeal mixture and continue to whisk for about 1 minute, ensuring there are no lumps.

5. 5

   Reduce heat to low and cover with a tight fitting lid.

6. 6

   Cook over low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

7. 7

   When there is about 5 minutes left, stir in vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and all-spice.

8. 8

   Remove from heat and sweeten with condensed milk.

9. 9

   Serve and enjoy.