Hausa Koko (Ghanaian Spiced Millet Porridge)
A smooth, peppery, ginger and clove spiced millet porridge sold on Ghanaian streets at breakfast, here as a quick pot version.
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.50 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 190kcal
- 42.9gcarbs
- 14.5gof which sugars
- 0.6gfat
- 0.1gsaturates
- 3.9gprotein
- 1.4gfibre
- 0.4gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Whisk the millet flour with the cold water in a bowl until completely smooth, with no lumps.
- 2
Put the 800 ml water in a large pan with the ginger, cloves, pepper and salt. Bring to the boil.
- 3
Pour the millet mixture into the boiling water in a thin stream, whisking all the time so it stays smooth.
- 4
Turn the heat to low and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, whisking often, until the porridge is thick, glossy and no longer tastes raw.
14 min - 5
Stir in the sugar and lime juice. Add a splash of hot water if you like it thinner. It should be pourable.
- 6
Serve hot in bowls, with bean fritters or bread for dunking.
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.
