🇸🇩 Sudanese Cuisine

Dukhn

Millet Porridge

Prep Time 2 days
Servings 6
Difficulty Easy
Calories 219 kcal

A nourishing porridge made from fermented millet flour, cooked to a smooth, thin consistency and served warm or cold. This ancient Sudanese staple is both a daily food and a ceremonial drink.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix millet flour with one liter of water in a large bowl until smooth. Cover with a clean cloth and ferment at room temperature for one to two days.
  2. 2 Once the mixture has a pleasantly sour aroma, strain through a fine strainer to remove any lumps for a smooth consistency.
  3. 3 Pour the fermented mixture into a large pot. Add the remaining water and a pinch of salt. Stir well to combine.
  4. 4 Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for fifteen minutes until the porridge thickens slightly and is heated through.
  5. 5 Remove from heat. Sweeten with sugar and add lemon juice to taste for a refreshing sweet-sour balance.
  6. 6 Serve warm as a breakfast porridge or allow to cool and serve cold as a refreshing drink throughout the day.

Did You Know?

In rural Sudan, a woman's ability to make excellent dukhn is still considered an important quality sought in a bride.