Jamaican Peanut Porridge
A creamy and hearty breakfast porridge made from blended raw peanuts, oats, and milk, seasoned with cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Often sweetened with condensed milk, it's a filling and nutritious start to the day.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw Peanuts(unsalted, skin-on or off)
- 2 cups Water(for boiling)
- 0.5 cup Oats(quick cooking or rolled)
- 1.25 cup Milk(cow's milk or plant-based)
- 0.5 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk(or to taste)
- 0.5 tsp Cinnamon(ground)
- 0.5 tsp Nutmeg(ground)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 1 whole Cinnamon Stick(optional)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a blender, combine the raw peanuts, oats, 1.25 cups of milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth. If using, add the peanuts and oats to 1 cup of boiling water and soak for 10 minutes before blending.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over medium heat. Add the cinnamon stick (if using) and 0.5 tsp salt.
⏱️ 5-7 minutes - 3
Slowly pour the blended peanut mixture into the boiling water, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the porridge begins to thicken.
⏱️ 10 minutes - 4
Reduce heat to low. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk. Continue to cook for another 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the porridge reaches your desired creamy consistency.
⏱️ 5 minutes - 5
Remove from heat. Serve hot, optionally topped with sliced bananas, nuts, or a drizzle of honey.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use raw, unsalted peanuts for the best flavor. Roasted peanuts will alter the taste.
- ✓Stirring constantly is key to achieving a smooth, lump-free porridge.
- ✓Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less condensed milk.
- ✓For a vegan version, use plant-based milk and a vegan sweetener.
🔄 Variations
- Add a chopped banana or raisins to the porridge while cooking.
- Incorporate a tablespoon of flour or cornmeal for extra thickness.
- Use coconut milk for a richer flavor.