Genfo
A thick, smooth cornmeal porridge with a well of spiced oil in the middle. Warming and filling.
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.30 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Bring the water and salt to the boil in a medium pan.
- 2
Whisk in the polenta in a thin stream so it does not clump. Turn the heat down low.
- 3
Cook for 15 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon, until very thick and smooth.
15 min - 4
Warm the oil with the berbere in a small pan for 1 minute.
- 5
Spoon the porridge into bowls, make a well in the middle with the spoon and pour in the spiced oil.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.