🇬🇳 Guinean Cuisine

Tô

Cornmeal Porridge

Prep Time 30 min
Servings 4
Difficulty Medium
Calories 283 kcal

A smooth, firm cornmeal porridge stirred to perfection and served as the ideal vehicle for Guinea's rich sauces and stews.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and salt to a rolling boil.
  2. 2 Gradually sprinkle in cornmeal while stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to low and continue stirring for 15-20 minutes.
  4. 4 The mixture should become very thick, smooth, and pull away from the pot sides.
  5. 5 Wet a bowl, scoop tô into it, and press to form a smooth dome. Serve with sauce.

Did You Know?

Making tô requires serious arm strength — the stirring is so intense that it is traditionally considered a workout, and skilled cooks are admired for their endurance.