Ugandan Millet and Sorghum Porridge
A nutritious and filling porridge made from a blend of millet and sorghum, two staple grains in Uganda. This porridge is a common breakfast item, providing sustained energy for the day.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Millet flour
- 1/2 cup Sorghum flour
- 4 cups Water
- 2 tbsp Sugar(or to taste)
- 1/2 cup Milk(optional, for serving)
- 1 pinch Salt
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, whisk together the millet flour and sorghum flour with about 1 cup of cold water to form a smooth paste. This prevents lumps.
💡 Tip: Ensure there are no lumps for a smooth porridge. - 2
Bring the remaining 3 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan.
- 3
Gradually pour the flour paste into the boiling water while whisking continuously.
💡 Tip: Pour slowly to avoid splashing and to ensure even mixing. - 4
Add a pinch of salt. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to cook, stirring constantly, for about 15-20 minutes, or until the porridge thickens to your desired consistency.
- 5
Stir in the sugar and cook for another 1-2 minutes until dissolved.
- 6
Serve hot. Optionally, add milk and a little extra sugar to taste.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a richer flavor, you can use sour milk instead of water in step 1.
- ✓Stirring constantly is crucial to prevent the porridge from sticking to the bottom of the pot and to avoid lumps.
- ✓Adjust the amount of water to achieve your preferred porridge thickness.
🔄 Variations
- Add a teaspoon of cinnamon or other spices for extra flavor.
- For a fermented taste, let the flour paste sit for 24-48 hours in a warm place before cooking (skip adding milk in step 1 if fermenting).
- Incorporate baobab powder for added nutrients and a slight tang.