πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡Έ South Sudanese Cuisine

Gurasa

Thick Sorghum Pancake

Prep Time 12 hours (fermentation)
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Calories 231 kcal

A thick, spongy sorghum pancake fermented overnight and cooked on a hot griddle, with a tangy flavor and dense texture perfect for soaking up stews.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sorghum flour
  • 1 cup wheat flour
  • 2 cups warm water
  • 1 tsp yeast
  • Pinch of salt
  • Oil for cooking

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix flours, yeast, salt, and water into a thick batter.
  2. 2 Cover and ferment overnight or at least 8 hours.
  3. 3 Heat griddle and oil lightly.
  4. 4 Pour batter to form a thick pancake about 20cm wide.
  5. 5 Cook until bubbles form and edges set, flip once. Cook until golden.

Did You Know?

Gurasa is so filling that one large piece with tea is considered a complete breakfast for a working adult.

From The Culinary Codex — http://theculinarycodex.com/dish/south-sudanese/gurasa/