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How To Make Weanimix/ Tom Brown At Home. 3 Simple Recipes For Baby And Your Entire Family.

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Weanimix

Cultural Context

Weanimix is a traditional Ghanaian breakfast porridge made from a blend of flours, typically enjoyed for its nutritional value and versatility. This dish is often served to children and is a staple in many Ghanaian households, reflecting the local agricultural practices and the importance of grains in the diet. In modern times, Weanimix has gained popularity beyond Ghana, with variations incorporating different toppings and flavors to suit diverse palates.

GhanaianGHbreakfast
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 cups long grain rice
1 cup soybeans
1 cup peanuts
4 cups white corn
1/4 cup bulgur wheat

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds natural sweetness with potential health benefits.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Dark chocolate has less sugar and more antioxidants.

1

Preheat the oven to 360 degrees Fahrenheit.

2

Measure out 2 cups of soybeans to toast in the oven and 1 cup to toast on the stovetop.

3

Measure out 2 cups of peanuts for toasting in the oven.

4

Toast the rice in a preheated pan over medium heat, stirring until it loses translucency and has a few brown specks, about 10 minutes.

5

Transfer the toasted rice into a bowl to cool.

6

Check the corn in the oven after 25 minutes, stir to ensure even cooking, and return to the oven.

7

Check the soybeans in the oven and stir, then return to finish cooking for an additional 20 minutes.

8

Toast the bulgur wheat in the same pan for about 10 minutes until fragrant and partially cooked, then transfer to a bowl.

9

After a total of 40 minutes, remove the peanuts from the oven when they are beautifully roasted.

10

Check the soybeans; they should be cooked if the skin can be peeled off easily when rubbed between fingers.

11

Remove the corn from the oven after about an hour when it is well toasted and evenly done.

12

Mix the toasted rice with 1 cup of peanuts and 1 cup of soybeans until well combined.

13

Mix the toasted corn with 1 cup of peanuts and 1 cup of soybeans until well combined.

14

Mix the toasted bulgur wheat with 1 cup of peanuts and 1 cup of soybeans until well combined.

15

Use a Vitamix dry grain jug to blend the combined ingredients into a fine powder.

Cooking Techniques

mixingboiling

Equipment Needed

ovenpanmixing bowlVitamix dry grain jug

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Allergens

milkpeanuts

Also Known As

Weanimix porridgeWeanimix cereal

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