AsidaSorghum Porridge
A thick sorghum porridge shaped for serving with stews or sauces, common in several cuisines of the region.
Prep
10m
Cook
20m
Serves
4
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- Sudan
- South Sudan
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Ingredients
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- 350gSorghum Flour
- 900mlWater
- 6gSalt
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Method
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- 01
Bring the water to a boil in a heavy pot.
- 02
Stir in the salt.
- 03
Lower the heat and add the sorghum flour gradually while stirring constantly with a sturdy spoon to keep the mixture smooth.
- 04
Cook, stirring firmly, until the porridge becomes very thick and starts to pull away from the sides of the pot.
- 05
Cover and let it steam over very low heat until the texture is smooth and fully cooked.
- 06
Turn the asida onto a serving plate and shape it into a mound before serving.
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