Step 1

Add about 2 cups water and 2 cups coconut milk to a heavy large saucepan. Throw in ½ stick cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil.

Step 2

Gradually whisk in the cornmeal, until you have add the whole thing in the pot, a little bit at a time and keep stirring with a wooden spoon to prevent any lumps.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low and cook until the mixture thickens about 15 minutes.

Step 4

Add flavoring vanilla extract, nutmeg and sweetened condensed milk.

Step 5

Adjust consistency with coconut and/or water if desired.

Step 6

Turn off the heat. Serve piping hot with extra nutmeg, sweeteners an