🇬🇲 Gambian Cuisine

Churaa Gerteh

Groundnut Porridge with Couscous

Prep Time 25 min
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
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.

Ingredients

Instructions

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

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.