Bouillie de Fonio

Name: Bouillie de Fonio
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Guinean
Ingredients: 1 cup fonio grain; 3 cups water; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; Zest of 1 lime; Pinch of salt

Bouillie de Fonio (boo-YEE duh FOH-nee-oh)

Fonio Porridge

⏱ Prep Time 20 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 252 kcal

A warm, creamy breakfast porridge made from fonio grain sweetened with sugar and flavored with vanilla and citrus, a nourishing start to the Guinean day.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 6.0g

Carbs 48.0g

Fat 4.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian vegan dairy-free gluten-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

pot fine sieve whisk

Presentation Guide

Vessel: breakfast bowl

Garnishes: lime zest, sugar sprinkle

Accompaniments: bread, fresh fruit

Ingredients

1 cup fonio grain
3 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lime
Pinch of salt

Instructions

1
Wash fonio thoroughly in a fine sieve.
2
Bring water to a boil, add fonio and salt.
3
Stir continuously for 5 minutes until smooth and thick.
4
Add sugar, vanilla, and lime zest. Cook 3 more minutes.
5
Serve warm in bowls.

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Did You Know?

Fonio porridge is traditionally the first solid food given to Guinean babies during weaning because it is gentle on the stomach and highly nutritious.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

pot
fine sieve
whisk

Garnishing

lime zest, sugar sprinkle

Accompaniments

bread, fresh fruit

The Story Behind Bouillie de Fonio

Bouillie de fonio has been a breakfast staple in the Fouta Djallon region for generations. Fonio's quick cooking time and high nutritional value made it ideal for morning meals in a culture where the day's work begins at dawn.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed breakfast 📜 Origins: Traditional Fouta Djallon highlands

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