Nigerian · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Nigerian Breakfast Porridge (Ogi with Groundnut)
15 minutes · 2 servings · vegetarian
A simple variation on pap commonly served in Nigerian homes.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup corn ogi (fermented maize pap powder)
- 3 cups water
- 2 tbsp groundnut paste or peanut butter
- 1 to 2 tbsp sugar or honey
- 1 pinch salt
Let’s make it
- Mix the ogi with 1 cup of the water until smooth.
- Bring the remaining water to a simmer, then whisk in the ogi mixture and cook for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir in groundnut paste, sugar, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Simmer 1 minute more and serve hot.
- Add extra water if you want a thinner porridge.
Whisk well so the peanut paste disappears into the porridge.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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