Breakfast
Melkkos (sweet milk porridge)
A South African porridge of maize semolina or cornmeal cooked in sweetened milk and flavoured with cinnamon. It is a comforting breakfast, traditionally served on cold mornings.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Finition
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring the milk to a simmer with the cinnamon stick and salt.
- Mix the semolina in a bowl with a little cold milk to prevent lumps.
- Pour the mixture into the hot milk, stirring, then lower the heat.
- Cook for 15 minutes, stirring often, until it has a creamy consistency that coats the spoon.
- Remove the cinnamon stick, stir in the sugar and butter, then serve hot sprinkled with cinnamon.
Variations and tips
Raisin version. Soak the raisins in hot water for 10 minutes and add them along with the sugar.
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South Africa
South Africa
South Africa
South Africa
South Africa
South Africa
South Africa
South Africa
Original Ecomely recipe.