
Breakfast
Batar mamar (corn porridge with banana)
A sweet, creamy porridge of cracked corn cooked with plantain banana and coconut milk. It's a traditional breakfast or snack, comforting and very filling.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- Rinse the cracked corn in cold water, then soak it for 30 minutes in part of the water.
- Drain the corn and boil it in the remaining water for 20 minutes over medium heat, stirring often.
- Peel the bananas and mash them with a fork, then add them to the porridge.
- Pour in the coconut milk, sugar and a pinch of salt, then simmer for 15 minutes over low heat, stirring.
- The porridge should be thick and creamy. Add a little water if it's too firm.
- Serve warm, flavoured with cinnamon and topped with grated coconut.
Variations and tips
Version without coconut milk. Replace the coconut milk with whole milk for a lighter porridge.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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