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Jamaican Sweet Potato Porridge Recipe

Learn how to make this Jamaican style yam porridge. A starch enriched bowl of porridge that is energising, delicious, nutritious, using only a handful of ingredients and most importantly it is vegan friendly.
Course Breakast
Cuisine Jamaican
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 300kcal
Author Charla

Ingredients

  • 1 lb sweet potato (450g) chopped
  • 14 oz full fat coconut milk
  • ⅓ cup ground oats (or 1tbsp tapioca with 2 tablespoon water)
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ginger
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ¼ teaspoon pink salt
  • water, if needed
  • keto condensed milk to taste

Instructions

  • Combine the chopped sweet potato with half of the coconut milk to a high speed blender.
  • Blitz to make a smooth paste/puree (it should be on the thick side, but add a splash of water if needed).
  • Pour the liquid into a medium sized saucepan on medium heat.
  • Add 1 cup more of coconut milk.
  • Bring the saucepan to a rolling boil then reduce to low heat.
  • Allow to simmer for a further 15-20 minutes with the lid on stirring occasionally.
  • Half way through the cooking time stir in the ground oats (or mix 1tbsp tapioca with 2 tablespoon water and stir that in).
  • After the given time, add the vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and pink salt.
  • Finally sweeten with condensed milk to taste (I only used a very small amount).
  • Serve accordingly.

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Notes

  • Don't leave the porridge unattended, you will need to stir occasionally during the cooking time so it doesn't burn, stick or become lumpy
  • It is normal for the colour of the porridge to darken as it cools down.
  • Any leftover porridge should be refrigerated when completely cool. You can leave it in a bowl wrapped with plastic wrap for up to 3 days.
  • You don't want the porridge to be too thin, you are aiming for a puree/thick consistency.
  • Feel free to use another plant based milk such as cashew, brazil nut milk etc...
  • Have some coconut milk/water on standby in case you need any more.
  • Oats are naturally gluten free however, if you are sensitive to trace then you will need certified gluten free oats.
  • This is the recipe link you will need for the Coconut Condensed Milk.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 221mg | Potassium: 606mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 16090IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 4mg