Biokosseu

Biokosseu

Biokosseu (bee-oh-koh-SEH-oo)

Corn Porridge

Prep Time 30 min
📈 Difficulty Easy
👥 Servings
4
🔥 Calories 314 kcal

A thick, creamy corn porridge cooked with fresh corn and groundnuts, offering a naturally sweet and nutty breakfast that sustains through the morning.

Nutrition & Info

310 kcal per serving
Protein 8.0g
Carbs 48.0g
Fat 10.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian gluten-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ peanuts

Equipment Needed

blender pot wooden spoon

Presentation Guide

Vessel: bowl

Garnishes: crushed peanuts

Accompaniments: bread, fried plantain

Instructions

  1. 1

    Blend fresh corn kernels with 2 cups of water until smooth.

  2. 2

    Strain through a fine sieve to remove husks, keeping the milky liquid.

  3. 3

    Pour corn liquid into a pot, add remaining water and ground peanuts.

  4. 4

    Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly, for 15-20 minutes until thickened.

  5. 5

    Add sugar and salt. Serve warm in bowls.

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Did You Know?

Biokosseu is so filling that Baoulé farmers traditionally eat a bowl before dawn and work the fields until midday without needing another meal.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • blender
  • pot
  • wooden spoon

Garnishing

crushed peanuts

Accompaniments

bread, fried plantain

The Story Behind Biokosseu

Biokosseu comes from the Baoulé people of central Ivory Coast. Made during the corn harvest season, it combines two of the most important crops in Ivorian agriculture — corn and groundnuts — into a nourishing morning meal.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed breakfast 📜 Origins: Traditional Baoulé cuisine

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