Teff Porridge

Name: Teff Porridge
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Ethiopian
Ingredients: 1.5 cups teff flour; 4 cups water; 3 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp butter; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon; pinch ground ginger

Traditional Ethiopian breakfast porridge made from teff flour. Creamy, nutritious, and naturally gluten-free with a subtle nutty flavor.

20 minEasyServes 4210 cal/serving

EthiopianBreakfastStovetopVeganGluten-Free

Ingredients

1.5 cups teff flour
4 cups water
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp butter
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
pinch ground ginger

Instructions

1

In a saucepan, whisk 1.5 cups teff flour with 1/2 cup water until smooth to remove lumps.
2

Gradually add remaining 4 cups water while continuing to whisk.
3

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
4

Reduce heat to medium-low and stir constantly for 10-12 minutes until the porridge thickens and the raw flour taste disappears.
5

Stir in 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp butter, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon, and pinch ground ginger.
6

Cook for 1 more minute, stirring well.
7

Serve warm, optionally with extra honey or butter drizzled on top.

Questions

How long does Teff Porridge keep?

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

Can I halve or double Teff Porridge?

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. 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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