Breakfast
Dukhn bil-dibs (دخن بالدبس)
Sweet, nourishing millet porridge topped with dibs, Sudanese date syrup. It is a traditional, filling and naturally sweetened breakfast, especially enjoyed in rural areas.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Optional extras
Instructions
- Rinse the millet in cold water until the water runs clear.
- Toast the millet dry in a saucepan for 2 minutes, stirring, to bring out its flavour.
- Pour in the boiling water and the salt, then cook covered over low heat for 20 minutes.
- Stir from time to time until you have a thick porridge.
- Add the sugar, stir, then pour into bowls.
- Top with dibs and melted clarified butter and serve warm.
Variations and tips
Milk version. Replace half the water with milk for a creamier porridge.
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Original Ecomely recipe.