EKOAGBEMI - THE GHANAIAN CORN MEAL PORRIDGE

Introducing the Ghanaian corn meal porridge called Ekoagbemi or Ekoagbemli (as corrected by Naa Kwarley Bansah) in the Ga language from Ghana, meaning ‘one dropped in’. This translates to the tiny pearls and coarse nature of the corn meal porridge.

The corn meal used in this recipe is the fine coarse texture which is readily available in Ghana, however you can also use Pan Corn meal which is readily available online or specialist grocers.

 The Pan brand has a yellow or white corn meal version. The choice is yours.

Watch how I used the Pan Corn meal for a Chocolate mint porridge below;

The best thing about this porridge is, it’s gluten free.

In a nostalgic mood I purchased a tin of milk powder (Nido), mixed it with lukewarm water and served it with this porridge. You can enjoy it on its own or use lactose free milk like Coconut milk instead.

To make this porridge you’ll need the following;

INGREDIENTS 

50g of the corn meal porridge 

450ml of water

A pinch of salt

1 tablespoonful of Sugar to taste

MILK POWDER 

2 tablespoonfuls of milk powder

30ml of lukewarm water

TO SERVE

Serve with a handful of roasted Peanuts

Use Coconut milk for a lactose free version

METHOD

Watch how to prepare this amazing gluten free porridge below;

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