Uji – Kenyan Porridge
Ingredients
1/2 cup millet flour
1/4 cup cassava flour
1/4 corn meal
4 c water (or 2c water and 2c milk for a creamier texture)
½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp cardamom
2 Tb lemon juice
2 Tb honey
1 Tb butter
Honey, nuts, and dried fruit for topping
Directions
Mix the flours with the cinnamon and cardamom.
Warm the water to a low simmer and slowly whisk the flour mixture in to avoid clumping. Bring to a low boil for 10 minutes, whisking constantly. Turn down the heat to a low simmer and slowly stir in the lemon juice, honey, and butter. Remove from heat. Serve topped with dried fruit and nuts and a drizzle of honey.
Country:
Kenya
Notes and Instructions
Recipe and photo credit: Georgia Reader