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Millet Porridge (Congee)

A warm and comforting millet porridge, often enjoyed as a breakfast or snack in Ghana.

5m prep + 25m cook4 servings
Contains dairyEGG-free
180 cal|5g protein|30g carbs|3g fat|3g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Millet
  • 4 cups Water
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Milk (Coconut or Oat)
  • 2 tbsp Sugar or Honey

Instructions

  1. 1Place the 1 cup of millet in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse it under cool running water until the water runs clear.
  2. 2In a large heavy-bottomed pot, combine the rinsed 1 cup of millet, 4 cups of water, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat, about 450°F (232°C).
  3. 3Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer gently for 20-25 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. The millet should be soft and the porridge should have thickened to your desired consistency.
  4. 4Stir in the 1/2 cup of milk (coconut or oat) and the 2 tablespoons of sugar or honey until well combined.
  5. 5Serve the millet porridge warm.

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