Harina de Maíz [Recipe + Video] Dominican Cornmeal Porridge
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Harina de Maíz [Recipe + Video] Dominican Cornmeal Porridge
Description
This Dominican cornmeal porridge blends cornmeal (harina de maíz) with whole milk and optional coconut milk to create a rich liquid base. Brown sugar sweetens the mixture gently, while cinnamon sticks and cloves add warm spice notes saved from harshness by cooking slowly over medium heat.
The mixture is first combined and rested to hydrate the cornmeal, then cooked while stirring constantly to avoid lumps until it reaches a thick porridge consistency. Once boiling breaks, heat is reduced to finish cooking and melding flavors without scorching.
The porridge is served hot or at room temperature, dusted with freshly grated nutmeg which adds a fragrant finish that complements the sweet and spiced base. This dish provides a hearty, satisfying texture and balanced flavor typical of Caribbean comfort breakfasts.
If not using coconut milk, substitute an equal amount of whole or skim milk. Stirring continuously during cooking is important to prevent sticking or lumping of the cornmeal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal (harina de maíz)
- 6 cup whole milk or skim milk
- 2 cup coconut milk (optional - see notes)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 cinnamon stick
- ½ tablespoon cloves or ¼ teaspoon of clove powder
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg freshly-grated
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
- If omitting coconut milk, use an equal amount of whole or skim milk instead.
- Constant stirring during cooking prevents lumps and burning.
- Serve hot or at room temperature, sprinkled with freshly grated nutmeg.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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