Harina de Maíz [Video+Recipe] Dominican Cornmeal Porridge

Harina de Maíz [Video+Recipe] Dominican Cornmeal Porridge

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.

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Dinner

Cuisine Dominican

Keyword bollitos de harina de maiz, cornmeal porridge recipe, cornmeal pudding, harina de maiz recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 8

Total Time 18

Servings servings

Calories 516kcal

Author Clara Gonzalez

Ingredients

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)

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 nutmeg
Serve hot or at room temperature.

Video

Notes

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

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