How to make Jamaican Hominy Corn Porridge
Hominy Corn Porridge is a popular Jamaican breakfast made easy! The creamy mixture of tender and chewy hominy kernels, coconut milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg makes for a delicious meal that can also be eaten at any time of the day.
Ingredients
- 2 Cup Uncooked Hominy Rinsed
- 8 Cups Water for Boiling
- 1 Tsp Salt for Boiling
- 1 Dried Cinnamon Leaf or Stick
- 1 Can Coconut Milk
- 1 Can Sweetened Condensed Milk prefrence
- ¼ Tsp Grated Nutmeg
- ½ Tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp Vanilla Extract
- ½ Cup Sugar to soak hominy overnight
- ½ Tsp Salt to soak overnight
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Hominy Corn
- Rinse and soak the hominy corn overnight for quicker cooking (optional, but highly recommended).
- Drain and rinse again before cooking.
Step 2: Boil Until Tender
- Place hominy corn in a pot with enough water to cover.
- Add a cinnamon stick and simmer until the corn is soft and plump (this may take 1–1½ hours).
Step 3: Add Coconut Milk & Flavor
- Once the hominy is tender, add coconut milk, a pinch of salt, and stir.
- Simmer gently to allow the flavors to blend.
Step 4: Thicken the Porridge
- Boil Until Thickened
- Stir continuously to prevent lumps.
Step 5: Sweeten & Finish
- Add condensed milk (or your sweetener of choice), vanilla, and freshly grated nutmeg.
- Stir until creamy and smooth.
Step 6: Serve
- Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with a little nutmeg or cinnamon on top.
- Enjoy warm, just like we do in Jamaica!
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Final Thoughts
Jamaican Hominy Corn Porridge is more than just breakfast – it’s a taste of tradition, culture, and comfort. Creamy, rich, and deeply satisfying, it’s the perfect dish to start your morning with the flavors of Jamaica. Whether you make it with condensed milk, keep it dairy-free, or add your own twist, this porridge will always warm your soul.Nutrition
Serving: 4gCalories: 452kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 385mgPotassium: 413mgFiber: 2gSugar: 54gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 3mg
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