How Do Malian Street Vendors Prepare Tô Porridge?

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: quinoa flakes

💰Cheaper: rice flour

Quinoa flakes provide a gluten-free option with similar texture.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a healthier fat alternative.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

Boil water in a large pot over high heat.

Add salt and sugar to the boiling water.

Gradually stir in cornmeal to avoid lumps.

Reduce heat to medium and continue stirring until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in butter, milk, and vanilla extract.

Add cinnamon to taste and mix well.

Serve warm, optionally topped with additional milk or fruit.

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