Koko and Koose

Name: Koko and Koose
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 1 cup millet flour; 4 cups water; 2 tbsp ginger root, grated; 1 tsp habanero pepper, minced; 1 cup dry black-eyed peas, soaked; 0.5 cup yellow onion, chopped; 1 tsp salt; 2 cups vegetable oil

A West African breakfast pairing warm spiced millet porridge with golden, crispy black-eyed pea fritters.

45 minMediumServes 4340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup millet flour
4 cups water
2 tbsp ginger root, grated
1 tsp habanero pepper, minced
1 cup dry black-eyed peas, soaked
0.5 cup yellow onion, chopped
1 tsp salt
2 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

1

Blend 1 cup soaked dry black-eyed peas with 0.5 cup chopped yellow onion, 1 tsp minced habanero pepper, 1 tsp salt, and a little 4 cups water into a thick batter.
2

Whip the batter vigorously with a spoon for 3 minutes to incorporate air.
3

Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
4

Drop spoonfuls of bean batter into hot oil and fry for 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
5

In a pot, whisk 1 cup millet flour, 2 tbsp grated ginger root, and remaining 4 cups water until smooth.
6

Bring to a simmer over medium heat while stirring constantly until thick porridge forms.

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Questions

What is Koko and Koose?

A West African breakfast pairing warm spiced millet porridge with golden, crispy black-eyed pea fritters. This reference files it under West African breakfast: made on the stovetop and in a blender, rated medium and about 45 minutes start to finish.

How do I know when Koko and Koose is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until golden brown. Step 6: cook until thick porridge forms.

Can I make Koko and Koose less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Koko and Koose comes from 1 tsp habanero pepper, minced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the habanero, or use half; nothing else in the method changes.

How many calories are in Koko and Koose?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 340 calories, with 10 g protein, 48 g carbohydrate and 12 g fat, plus 7 g fiber and 420 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Koko and Koose?

Blend the base ahead and freeze it for up to a month, then re-blend it briefly before serving. Once assembled it does not keep; the texture goes as it melts, so eat it right away.

Serve it with

Kunun Zaki drink
Mashed Plantain side
Cinnamon Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso drink

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