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

West AfricanBreakfastStovetop and BlenderVegetarianVeganHigh FiberGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeSesame-FreePork-Free

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.

Questions

How long does Koko and Koose keep?

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.

Can I halve or double Koko and Koose?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, blend in batches rather than overfilling the jar.

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