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Gluten-Free Millet Porridge (Kooko) with Fruit Salad recipe by Safe Plated

Gluten-Free Millet Porridge (Kooko) with Fruit Salad

A smooth and creamy Ghanaian breakfast porridge made from millet flour and served with a refreshing fruit salad. This gluten-free version maintains the comforting flavor profile.

10m prep + 20m cook4 servings
WHEAT-free
350 cal|6g protein|70g carbs|5g fat|6g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Millet flour
  • 4 cups Water
  • 1 tsp Ginger
  • 2 tbsp Sugar or honey
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Pineapple
  • 1 cup Mango
  • 1 cup Pawpaw (papaya)
  • 2 medium Banana

Instructions

  1. 1Mix the millet flour with a little cold water to form a smooth paste.
  2. 2Bring the remaining water to a boil in a pot.
  3. 3Pour the millet paste into the boiling water, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
  4. 4Add grated ginger, sugar or honey, and salt.
  5. 5Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the porridge thickens.
  6. 6Prepare the fruit salad by dicing the pineapple, mango, pawpaw, and banana.
  7. 7Serve the millet porridge warm with the fruit salad on top.

Substitutions

Wheat Flour (traditional thickener)Millet Flour(avoids Gluten/wheat)

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