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African Porridge with Milk - Medida

Cultural Context

Originating from Sudan, Medida is a beloved breakfast porridge made from millet flour. It reflects the region's agricultural practices and is often enjoyed with family, symbolizing nourishment and togetherness. Today, variations of this dish can be found across East Africa, adapting to local ingredients and preferences, making it a cherished staple in many households.

SudaneseSDbreakfast
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1/4 cup corn flour
1/4 cup sorghum
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup sugar
3 cups water
milk

millet flour

🥗Healthier: quinoa flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Quinoa flour is gluten-free and nutritious.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with added benefits.

dates

🥗Healthier: figs

💰Cheaper: raisins

Figs provide similar sweetness and texture.

1

Turn on the heat.

2

Add 1 cup of cold water and 2 cups of warm water to the pot.

3

Add all the milk to the pot.

4

Add the corn flour and sorghum to the pot.

5

Mix the ingredients using a la Frager (a traditional cooking utensil) to avoid lumps.

6

Add 2 cups of hot water to the mixture.

7

Continue mixing with the la Frager.

8

Allow the mixture to cook until it starts bubbling, then cook for 10 minutes to ensure the corn and sorghum are fully cooked.

9

Taste the porridge to check if it's done.

Cooking Techniques

boilingstirring

Equipment Needed

large potla Frager

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Allergens

nutsdairy

Also Known As

MedidaSudanese Porridge

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