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

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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.

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Questions

How long does Teff Porridge take?

As written, 20 minutes: 5 of prep and 15 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4 (12 minutes): "Reduce heat to medium-low and stir constantly for 10-12 minutes until the porridge thickens and the raw flour taste disappears."

What should Teff Porridge look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until the porridge thickens and the raw flour taste disappears.

Is there a substitute for honey in Teff Porridge?

The entry for Teff Porridge calls for 3 tbsp honey. In its place: Maple syrup or agave, measure for measure, which also makes it vegan.

How many calories are in Teff Porridge?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 210 calories, with 6 g protein, 38 g carbohydrate and 3 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 140 mg sodium.

How long does Teff Porridge keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Teff Porridge within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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