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Ggomeere (sesame porridge)

A smooth, lightly sweetened porridge made from ground sesame seeds. Served hot at breakfast or as a snack, it is very popular in Uganda for its toasted hazelnut flavour.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

281 kcal per serving

Protein
6.8 g
Carbohydrates
18.6 g
of which sugars
13.1 g
Fat
18.7 g
of which saturated fat
2.7 g
Fiber
5.7 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Toast the sesame seeds dry in a pan over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, until lightly golden and smelling of hazelnut.
  2. Let them cool, then grind them finely in a blender or coffee grinder until you have a creamy powder.
  3. Mix the sesame powder with 200 ml of cold water to make a smooth paste, without lumps.
  4. Bring the rest of the water to the boil in a saucepan, then whisk in the sesame paste.
  5. Add the sugar and a pinch of salt, then let it simmer gently for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring regularly so it doesn't stick.
  6. If the porridge is too runny, mix the maize flour with a little cold water, stir it in and cook for 3 minutes more.
  7. Remove from the heat once the texture is smooth and coating, flavour with vanilla if you like, and serve very hot.

Variations and tips

Milk version. Replace half the water with whole milk for a sweeter, creamier porridge.

With what you can find here. White sesame is sold in most oriental or organic shops; failing that, ground toasted sesame will do.

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