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It is pretty popular in Haitian households and is often made for breakfast. This Haitian porridge is gluten-free, creamy, easy to make, packed with Caribbean flavors, and comes together in under 30 minutes. It can easily be made vegan too. Carrot – Carrot adds a mild earthy sweetness to the porridge. Unsweetened Evaporated Milk & Coconut Milk – These two ingredients give a creamy texture to the porridge. In some households, people use sweetened condensed milk instead of coconut milk. If you are using condensed milk, skip adding sugar. For a vegan version, replace evaporated milk with almond, oat, soy, or rice milk. Brown Sugar – I like to sweeten my porridge with brown sugar, but you can also use maple or agave syrup. Star Anise – Adds a beautiful flavor and aroma. Vanilla Extract – Use a good quality one. Ground Cinnamon – Cinnamon is a must-have ingredient. It adds a beautiful flavor and takes the green plantain porridge to another level. Peel a medium carrot and cut it into small pieces. Add the sliced plantain, chopped carrot, and 1 cup of water to a blender. Blend until well blended and smooth. Once the water comes to a boil, add ½ cup of evaporated milk and ½ cup of coconut milk and stir well. Now add the plantain puree and stir until combined. Simmer on low heat, frequently stirring, until the plantain is cooked and the porridge is thick, smooth, and creamy (10-15 minutes). If the porridge tastes grainy, it needs to cook more.
2 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ cup tightly packed brown sugar ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon powder
Check for sugar and add more if needed. Transfer the hot porridge to serving bowls. Garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon and serve hot. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for about 2-3 days. Reheat in the microwave until nicely hot before serving. Add more coconut milk or evaporated milk to adjust the consistency. You can also freeze this breakfast porridge for 3 months. Thaw, reheat, and serve.
