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Turn-cornmeal

[turn-korn-meel]
Noun

Definition

Traditional Jamaican dish of cornmeal cooked with coconut milk, herbs, and spices.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Granny cook turn-cornmeal wid coconut milk fi dinner.
English:
Granny cooked savory cornmeal with coconut milk for dinner.
Patois:
Turn-cornmeal taste sweet wid steamed callaloo.
English:
Savory cornmeal tastes delicious with steamed callaloo.

Usage Tip

Classic Jamaican comfort food made by continuously stirring cornmeal in seasoned coconut milk until thick.

Patois Synonym: savory cornmeal
English Synonym: savory cornmeal dish
Tags:CookingFoodTraditions
Category:Food, Drink & Cooking

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