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Soor Sonkor (sorghum porridge with sugar)

A smooth porridge of sorghum flour cooked in water, sweetened and enriched with melted butter. A comforting, traditional breakfast, eaten hot with a spoon.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Mix the sorghum flour with 250 ml of cold water to make a lump-free paste.
  2. Bring the rest of the water to a boil with the salt in a saucepan.
  3. Gradually pour the paste into the boiling water, whisking constantly.
  4. Lower the heat and cook, stirring, for 20 minutes, until the porridge thickens and becomes smooth.
  5. Add the sugar and butter, and stir until fully combined.
  6. If you like, flavour with cardamom, then pour into bowls.
  7. Serve hot, letting the butter melt slightly in the centre.

Variations and tips

Milky version. Replace a quarter of the water with milk for a creamier porridge.

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