Bassie Salté (Sweetened Millet Porridge)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Millet Flour
• 3 cups Water
• 1 cup Coconut Milk
• 1/4 cup Sugar
• 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp Nutmeg

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1In a medium bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup Millet Flour with 1/2 cup of the Water until you have a smooth, thick paste with no lumps.
2. 2In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, bring the remaining 2 1/2 cups of Water to a rolling boil over high heat. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
3. 3While whisking the boiling water constantly with a spoon or whisk, slowly pour in the millet flour paste. Continue whisking for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.
4. 4Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let the porridge simmer for 25-30 minutes. Stir it every 5-7 minutes to prevent sticking. The porridge is ready when it has thickened considerably and has a creamy consistency.
5. 5Uncover the saucepan and stir in the 1 cup Coconut Milk, 1/4 cup Sugar, 1/2 tsp Cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp Nutmeg. Stir until everything is well combined.
6. 6Continue to cook the porridge over low heat for another 5 minutes, stirring constantly. The porridge will become even creamier and the flavors will meld. It is done when it is heated through and has a smooth, flowing texture.
7. 7Serve the Bassie Salté warm immediately.

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