TingFermented Sorghum Porridge
Ting is a fermented sorghum porridge with a clean, pleasantly sour flavor. This version uses a controlled overnight fermentation and is served with chilled sour milk.
Prep
12h 10m
Cook
20m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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Porridge
- 300gSorghum Flour
Batter
- 400mlWater
Porridge
- 800mlWater
- 4gSalt
Serving
- 400mlSour Milk (chilled)
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Method
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- 01
Whisk the sorghum flour with the water in a clean nonreactive bowl until smooth and pourable.
- 02
Cover loosely and ferment for about 12 hours at a cool room temperature, no warmer than 24°C (75°F), until pleasantly sour. Discard it if it develops mold, discoloration, or an unpleasant odor.
- 03
Bring the water to a boil in a clean pot.
- 04
Pour in the fermented sorghum mixture while stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
- 05
Lower the heat and cook, stirring often, until the porridge is smooth, thick, and bubbling throughout.
- 06
Add the salt and cook for 2 minutes more.
- 07
Ladle the ting into bowls and serve warm with the chilled sour milk.
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