Surprisingly Fast and Flavorful Breakfast with Ital Cornmeal Porridge
Ital is vital! Enjoy this heavenly dairy free cornmeal porridge. It’s not only delicious, it’s healthy, filling and cooks in no time!
With temperatures finally dropping, warm comfort foods are becoming popular again with porridge being one of the quickest go to breakfast options.
Cornmeal porridge is a very Caribbean breakfast eaten any day of the week, especially during the fall and winter months.
I remember waking up to the sweet smell of cinnamon and nutmeg and knew cooked cereal was on the stove. Right before school, my mama was famous for hooking us up with a quick pot of porridge.
What makes this dish super flavorful is the cinnamon, ground spices and nutmeg. In addition to the use of brown sugar or my vegan condensed milk and coconut milk, it creates a beautiful mix of creamy perfection.
This version is Ital, which basically means vegan. In this case no dairy is needed whatsoever as it uses Coconut milk and my Vegan Condensed milk recipe mentioned in another post.
Tips on making Cornmeal Porridge
The Number one rule to making great porridge is to JUST KEEP STIRRING. Many people are left with lumpy porridge because:
- A: The cornmeal was added to the liquid not the other way around.
- B: The porridge was not stirred continuously on the stove.
No-one wants lumpy porridge so make sure that pot is watched at all times.
Also when it comes to choosing a cornmeal, finely ground is best. ![""]("//ir-uk.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=myeagereats-21&l=am2&o=2&a=B00IXLS03M")
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On the contrary, coarse cornmeal would most likely be very lumpy in texture like grits, which may not be very appealing for this dish in particular.
Can Cornmeal Porridge be reheated?
Yes. I believe anything can, however weather its on the stove or microwave, make sure to keep the consistency smooth, avoiding the lumps from forming, by adding a splash of coconut milk or water.
How to make Ital Cornmeal Porridge
AuthorsefordCategoryBreakfast, Dairy Free, Vegan, VegetarianDifficultyBeginnerEnjoy this Fast, Dairy free, Gluten Free Breakfast made from fine Cornmeal, sweet spices and my condensed coconut milk made in under 7 minutes!
Firstly, In a pot mix water and porridge, whisking continuously.
Secondly, Incorporate the coconut milk, the spices and salt to the pot followed by the condensed coconut milk. Keep stirring the porridge.
Lastly, Taste to ensure texture is soft and flavor is to your liking, remove from heat and serve.
This is Traditionally served with water crackers or fried dumplin but also great all on its own.
Ingredients
Directions
Firstly, In a pot mix water and porridge, whisking continuously.
Secondly, Incorporate the coconut milk, the spices and salt to the pot followed by the condensed coconut milk. Keep stirring the porridge.
Lastly, Taste to ensure texture is soft and flavor is to your liking, remove from heat and serve.
This is Traditionally served with water crackers or fried dumplin but also great all on its own.
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