Recipes
Mama’s Cornmeal “Pap” (Porridge)
A long time grandmother's favourite. A comforting rich porridge served for breakfast or as a hot meal on a rainy night.
Ingredients
1½ cups cornmeal
4 cups water
2 – 3 cinnamon sticks
½ cup evaporated milk
½ – ¾ cup condensed milk
Directions
- Add the water and the cinnamon stick to a medium pot and bring to a boil over medium high heat.
- Using a whisk, slowly add the cornmeal to the water, whisking constantly while adding.
The mixture should be smooth. - Continue stirring with the whisk and add the evaporated milk and condensed milk. The mixture should be thickened.
- Remove the cinnamon stick if desired. Taste the porridge and adjust sweetness if necessary.
Serve immediately.
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