Fermented Corn Pap

Name: Fermented Corn Pap
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 1 cup fermented corn paste; 3 cups water; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 1/4 cup evaporated milk

A smooth West African breakfast porridge made from fermented corn paste. It is served hot with sugar and milk.

15 minEasyServes 2180 cal/serving

West AfricanBreakfastStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeLow-SodiumAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

1 cup fermented corn paste
3 cups water
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1/4 cup evaporated milk

Instructions

1

In a mixing bowl, stir 1 cup fermented corn paste with cold water to form a smooth mixture.
2

Bring 3 cups water to a rolling boil on the stovetop.
3

Slowly pour the boiling 3 cups water into the mixture while whisking continuously until thickened.
4

Mix in 2 tbsp granulated sugar and 1/4 cup evaporated milk to serve.

Questions

Can I make Fermented Corn Pap dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/4 cup evaporated milk. Swap the evaporated milk for a plant-based version of the same product. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Fermented Corn Pap keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Fermented Corn Pap?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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