Everyday meals
Ngome
A Malian preparation of millet steamed and rolled into small balls or grains, traditionally served with a sauce or milk. It often accompanies morning or evening meals.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Rinse the millet several times in cold water until the water runs clear, then drain it.
- Lightly dampen the millet with a little salted water and rub it between your palms to form small moist grains.
- Spread the grains in the basket of a couscoussier or a sieve lined with cloth and steam them for 20 minutes.
- Spread the steamed grains on a dish, sprinkle with a little lukewarm water and the oil, then fluff them with a fork.
- Steam again for 10 more minutes so they become nice and tender.
- Serve warm, plain or with sweetened milk, or with a sauce.
Variations and tips
Sweet version. Add a spoonful of sugar and a pinch of cinnamon over the still-warm grains.
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Original Ecomely recipe.