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Tom Brown

Cultural Context

Originating from Ghana, Tom Brown is a traditional porridge made from roasted maize flour. It is often enjoyed as a breakfast dish or snack, celebrated for its nourishing qualities and comforting texture. This dish is a staple in many Ghanaian households, with variations that may include different flavorings or toppings. Today, Tom Brown has gained popularity beyond Ghana, with many embracing it as a wholesome, hearty meal.

GhanaianGHother
20 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
6 bowls maize (corn)
2 bowls soya beans
2 bowls rice
1 bowl ground nuts

maize flour

🥗Healthier: whole grain flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole grain flour adds fiber while cornmeal is more affordable.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and water is cost-effective.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener while brown sugar is less expensive.

nutmeg

🥗Healthier: cinnamon

💰Cheaper: allspice

Cinnamon offers similar warmth and is often cheaper.

1

Roast maize (corn) in a pan until it turns golden brown, stirring continuously.

2

Check if maize is ready by biting one; it should be lighter and easier to chew than when raw.

3

Transfer roasted maize to a bowl and allow it to cool.

4

Roast rice until it changes color to golden brown, then remove from heat and transfer to a bowl to cool.

5

Roast soya beans until a rich aroma is detected, then remove from heat.

6

Roast ground nuts until crunchy and easy to remove the skin.

7

Remove some of the skin from the roasted ground nuts.

8

Mix the cooled roasted maize, rice, soya beans, and ground nuts in a bowl.

9

Ensure to remove any burnt pieces to avoid a bitter taste before grinding.

10

Take the mixed ingredients to a grinding mill and grind three times until very smooth.

11

Alternatively, use a strong blender to blend the roasted ingredients to obtain a smooth mixture.

12

Transfer the ground mixture into a bigger bowl and allow it to cool completely.

13

Store the cooled tom brown in an airtight container until ready to prepare porridge.

Cooking Techniques

boilingstirring

Equipment Needed

panbowlgrinding millairtight container

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Also Known As

Tom Brown Porridge

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