Bouillie de Mil

Bouillie de Mil

Moni (MOH-nee)

Millet Porridge Drink

Prep Time 15 min
📈 Difficulty Easy
👥 Servings
4
🔥 Calories 186 kcal

A smooth, warm millet flour porridge sweetened with sugar and spiced with a whisper of vanilla, drunk as a nourishing breakfast across the Sahel.

Nutrition & Info

190 kcal per serving
Protein 4.0g
Carbs 38.0g
Fat 2.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian vegan dairy-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

pot whisk cups

Presentation Guide

Vessel: cup or calabash

Garnishes: pinch of nutmeg

Accompaniments: beignets, bread

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix millet flour with 1 cup cold water to form a smooth paste.

  2. 2

    Bring 2 cups water to a boil.

  3. 3

    Gradually pour the millet paste into boiling water, whisking continuously.

  4. 4

    Cook on low heat for 10 minutes, whisking to prevent lumps.

  5. 5

    Add sugar, vanilla, salt, and nutmeg. Stir well.

  6. 6

    Serve warm in cups or bowls.

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Did You Know?

Moni is the Malian equivalent of coffee — it is the first thing millions of Malians consume each morning to fuel their day.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • pot
  • whisk
  • cups

Garnishing

pinch of nutmeg

Accompaniments

beignets, bread

The Story Behind Bouillie de Mil

Millet porridge drink is perhaps the oldest breakfast tradition in the Sahel, predating recorded history. This simple preparation of millet flour and water has sustained generations of farmers, herders, and traders across Mali.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed breakfast 📜 Origins: Ancient Sahelian breakfast tradition

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