Harina de Maíz [Recipe + Video] Dominican Cornmeal Porridge

Name: Harina de Maíz [Recipe + Video] Dominican Cornmeal Porridge
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup cornmeal; 6 cup milk (whole or skim); 2 cup coconut milk; 1 cup brown sugar; ½ teaspoon salt; 4 cinnamon sticks; ½ tablespoon cloves; ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (freshly-grated)

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
516 kcal
Course
Dessert, Breakfast, Dinner
Cuisine
Dominican

Harina de Maíz [Recipe + Video] Dominican Cornmeal Porridge

Oriana Walker

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Learn how to make harina de maíz, a creamy, delectable Dominican cornmeal porridge served as dessert, or as breakfast, and a favorite of children and grownups alike.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup cornmeal (harina de maíz)
6 cup milk (whole or skim)
2 cup coconut milk (optional - see notes)
1 cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon salt
4 cinnamon sticks
½ tablespoon cloves or ¼ teaspoon of clove powder
¼ teaspoon nutmeg (freshly-grated)

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Instructions

1. Combine

Mix all the ingredients (minus the nutmeg) in a pot, let it rest for 10 minutes.

2. Cook

Heat the mixture over medium heat until it breaks the boil while you stir constantly to prevent it from sticking or clumping.Once it starts boiling reduce heat to low. Cook and stir for another 4 minutes.

3. Serve

Remove from the heat and pour into serving dishes. Sprinkle with nutmegServe hot or at room temperature.

Notes

The coconut milk is my own touch. If you are not using coconut milk, use equivalent quantity of milk.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 516kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 68g (23%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 310mg (13%) Potassium 594mg (17%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 46g (92%) Vitamin A 395IU (8%) Vitamin C 0.7mg (1%) Calcium 313mg (31%) Iron 3.5mg (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 516 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	516kcal	26%
Carbohydrates	68g	23%
Protein	12g	24%
Fat	26g	40%
Saturated Fat	19g	95%
Cholesterol	24mg	8%
Sodium	310mg	13%
Potassium	594mg	13%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	46g	92%
Vitamin A	395IU	8%
Vitamin C	0.7mg	1%
Calcium	313mg	31%
Iron	3.5mg	19%