Breakfast
Ibhovu (sweet millet porridge)
A soft, sweet porridge of millet cooked in milk and flavoured with cinnamon. It's comforting at breakfast or as an afternoon snack, especially on cool days.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- Rinse the millet in cold water until the water runs clear.
- Cook it in water over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring so it doesn't stick.
- Gradually pour in the milk, keep stirring, then add the cinnamon stick and a pinch of salt.
- Simmer gently for 15 minutes, until the porridge thickens.
- Remove the cinnamon stick, stir in the sugar and ground cinnamon.
- Serve warm, sprinkled with coconut if you like.
Variations and tips
Lighter version. Replace half the milk with water for a thinner, less rich porridge.
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Original Ecomely recipe.