Authentic Jamaican Peanut Porridge Recipe
This authentic peanut porridge recipe has gained widespread acclaim, evolving from a humble Jamaican staple to a beloved culinary favorite among food enthusiasts worldwide.
Ingredients
- Raw peanuts - 1 cup
- Oatmeal - 1 cup
- Cornmeal - 1 tbsp
- Flour - 1 tbsp
- Unsweetened Condensed Milk - 1/2 cup
- Evaporated Milk - 1/2 cup
- Cinnamon - 1/2 tsp
- Nutmeg - 1/2 tsp
- Salt - 1/2 tsp
- Water - 2 cups
- Vanilla extract - 2 drops
Instructions
- Blend the peanuts into a fine powder using a blender. You can use a sieve to filter the mix even further.
- Take out the peanut powder and then blend the oatmeal into a similarly fine powder.
- Next combine the peanut powder, the oatmeal powder, the cornmeal and the flour in a large bowl.
- Take your measured cups of water (2 or 3 depending on how thick you want the mixture) and slowly start adding the water to the mix whilst stirring.
- Place the mixture into a pan and put on a low to medium heat whilst stirring the mixture as it heats through. The consistency should be smooth and not lumpy.
- Leave to simmer for 10 minutes, waiting for the mixture to thicken, stirring occasionally.
- After 10 minutes, pour in the unsweetened condensed milk, the evaporated milk, the cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg and mix thoroughly.
- Cover the pan and leave to cook for a further 5 minutes on a low heat.
- Serve and wait to cool before eating.
Nutrition
Calories: 871kcalCarbohydrates: 81gProtein: 33gFat: 50gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 775mgFiber: 9gSugar: 52g
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