A creamy, comforting fonio porridge cooked with groundnut paste and sweetened with a touch of honey, served as a nourishing breakfast or light meal.
Nutrition & Info
Allergen Warnings
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Instructions
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1
Wash fonio thoroughly in several changes of water.
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2
Bring 2 cups water to a boil, add fonio and salt. Cook on low heat for 5 minutes, stirring.
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3
Add groundnut paste dissolved in milk. Stir until smooth and creamy.
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4
Cook for 5 more minutes until thickened to porridge consistency.
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5
Stir in honey and vanilla. Serve warm.
Did You Know?
Fonio is called the grain of the universe by the Dogon people of Mali, who consider it sacred in their cosmological traditions.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- pot
- wooden spoon
- sieve
Garnishing
drizzle of honey, groundnut crumble
Accompaniments
fresh fruit, milk
The Story Behind Djouka
Fonio is one of Africa oldest cultivated cereals, domesticated in the Niger River region over 5,000 years ago. Djouka represents the simplest and most traditional way of preparing this ancient grain, connecting modern Malians to their agricultural ancestors.
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