Name: Hausa Koko
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: African Cuisine
Ingredients: 0.5 cup fermented corn or millet dough; 3 cup water (divided use); 1 qty pinch salt; 0.75 tsp ground cloves; 0.5 tsp ground ginger; 0.75 tsp hot chili powder; 1 qty Optional: sugar to taste

The Hausa people, although they are found in a diverse number of countries extending from Sudan to Nigeria, have had a great influence on the food culture of West African street foods. One such food is a popular street food often eaten for breakfast. It is known as hausa koko, a soured and spicy smooth porridge. The sourness, resulting from fermenting the ground corn or millet, may be an acquired taste. However, after trying a few regional African cuisines, you will find that fermented products are enjoyed quite regularly.

Hausa Koko

Place the fermented corn or millet dough into a medium pot.

Add 1 cup of cold water and crumble up the fermented dough to make a smooth paste. Place over high heat and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.

Add 2 cups of boiling water to the pot and bring to a boil, stirring continuously. At this point, the mixture may form lumps. Whisk lumps out to keep the porridge smooth.

Add a pinch of salt, the ground cloves, ginger, and chili powder. Stir and allow to simmer for 10 minutes over low heat.

When ready to serve, add the desired amount of sugar, stir and enjoy.

Hausa Koko

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