Koko (Spiced Millet Porridge)
Enjoy the warm, comforting taste. A smooth, lightly spiced porridge flavored with spices. Simple, nourishing, and perfect for breakfast, this traditional West African dish is both wholesome and satisfying.
Updated : 28 November, 2025
Easy
About 10 min.
Ingredients
1 cup
Millet
3 cup
Water
0.5 teaspoon
Ginger
0.25 teaspoon
Cloves
0.25 teaspoon
Nutmeg
0.25 teaspoon
Chilli flakes
0.5 teaspoon
Salt
to taste
Sugar
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
In a bowl, mix the millet flour or cornmeal with 1 cup of water until smooth. This prevents lumps later.
Step 2
Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a pot. Add ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and chili for aroma and flavor.
Step 3
Reduce heat to medium. Slowly pour the flour mixture into the pot while stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
Step 4
Stir continuously for about 5-8 minutes until the porridge thickens. Add more water if you prefer a thinner texture.
Step 5
Add salt to taste. Sweeten with sugar or honey if you like.
Step 6
You can serve it with koose (spiced bean fritters), bread, peanuts. bofrot/puff-Puff.
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