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Turn Cornmeal

Jamaica
Jamaican cuisine is flavorful, colorful, and the turn cornmeal is no exception. This dish can be eaten any time of day and is made with simple ingredients such as coconut milk, cornmeal and seasonings that add flavour.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Caribbean
Servings 8 people
Calories 322 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Coconut milk
  • Green onions
  • Fresh thyme
  • Allspice
  • Onion
  • Fine cornmeal
  • Pigeon peas
  • Garlic powder
  • Vegan Butter
  • Scotch Bonnet pepper
  • Garlic
  • Salt

Instructions
 

  • Start by preparing your coconut milk and cornmeal mixture.
  • Slice the bacon and fry it to your preferred consistency.
  • In a medium pot, boil the excess salt from a sailfish
  • Mix the ingredients: bell pepper, tomatoes, onions, garlic, scallion, scotch bonnet, black pepper, thyme and salt.
  • In a non-stick, pour in oil and butter, and sautee the vegetables and sailfish.
  • Add the cocnut milk and lower the temperature to a low boil.
  • After a few minutes, add the cornmeal mixture and cook it under low heat. Stir it after every five minutes for 30 minutes until the liquid is properly absorbed and the meal is fluffy.
  • Add salt to taste if necessary.

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Nutrition

Calories: 322kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 317mgPotassium: 417mgFiber: 6gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 134IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Turn Cornmeal