Churaa Gerteh

Name: Churaa Gerteh
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Gambian
Ingredients: 1 cup roasted groundnuts, ground to paste; 2 cups millet couscous; 1 liter water; 3 tbsp sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; Pinch of salt; Warm milk for serving, optional

Churaa Gerteh (CHOO-rah GAIR-teh)

Groundnut Porridge with Couscous

⏱ Prep Time 25 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 394 kcal

A warm, creamy porridge made from ground roasted peanuts and millet couscous, sweetened with sugar and served as a hearty Gambian breakfast.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 16.0g

Carbs 42.0g

Fat 18.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ peanuts

Equipment Needed

saucepan wooden spoon blender or mortar

Presentation Guide

Vessel: deep bowl

Garnishes: groundnut paste swirl

Accompaniments: warm milk, extra sugar

Ingredients

1 cup roasted groundnuts, ground to paste
2 cups millet couscous
1 liter water
3 tbsp sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Warm milk for serving, optional

Instructions

1
Roast groundnuts until fragrant, then grind to a smooth paste.
2
Steam millet couscous until fluffy, about fifteen minutes.
3
Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in the groundnut paste until dissolved.
4
Add the steamed couscous to the groundnut liquid. Stir continuously to prevent lumps.
5
Add sugar, vanilla, and salt. Cook on low heat for five minutes until thick and creamy.
6
Serve warm in bowls. Drizzle with extra groundnut paste or warm milk if desired.

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Did You Know?

Churaa gerteh is considered the ultimate Gambian comfort food and is often the first solid food given to weaning babies, mixed extra smooth.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

saucepan
wooden spoon
blender or mortar

Garnishing

groundnut paste swirl

Accompaniments

warm milk, extra sugar

The Story Behind Churaa Gerteh

Churaa gerteh embodies the twin pillars of Gambian agriculture: millet and groundnuts. This nourishing porridge has sustained Gambian families for generations, providing essential protein and carbohydrates to start the day. The dish reflects the deep connection between Gambian food culture and the groundnut trade that shaped the country's economy throughout the colonial period and beyond. Every Gambian household has its own variation, passed down through family lines.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed breakfast 📜 Origins: Traditional Wolof

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