Jamaican Oats Porridge Recipe
Enjoy your delicious and authentic Jamaican Oats Porridge!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup Oats (quick oats)
- 1-2 cups Unsweetened milk (e.g., regular milk, almond milk, or coconut milk) Sweetened Condensed Milk to taste (based on desired creaminess and sweetness or substitute with sugar or sweetener to taste).
- 2-3 cups Water
- 1-2 Cinnamon sticks or a pinch of ground cinnamon.
- ¼ tsp Nutmeg (grated or ground)
- A pinch of Salt
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a saucepan, combine the water, your chosen unsweetened milk, and a pinch of salt.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Gradually add the oats, while whisking continuously to prevent clumps. Continue whisking until the porridge start to thicken.
- Once the porridge starts to thicken, reduce the heat to low and keep whisking to maintain a smooth texture.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Let the porridge cook for another 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- Sweeten to taste with sweetened condensed milk, or use sugar or your preferred sweetener as a substitute.
- Pour the porridge into bowls and serve warm
- Enjoy your creamy and delicious Jamaican Oats Porridge.
NOTES
- Quick oats or porridge oats work best for this recipe because they are easy to prepare and cook quickly. Steel-cut or groats oats need more water and longer cooking time.
- Sugar or any sweetener can be used instead of condensed milk. The amount of sweetened condensed milk or sugar can be modified based on your desired level of sweetness.
- Adjust the amount of water to achieve your preferred porridge thickness. For a thicker porridge, use less liquid; for a thinner consistency, add more.
- For a more pronounced spice flavor, increase the quantities of cinnamon and nutmeg slightly.