How to make homemade Hausa Koko
This is a meal that can be found mostly on breakfast tables in Lagos.
Originating from the Northern part of Nigeria, Koko is traditionally served with fried bean cake (Akara) or moi moi.
Cooking time
20 minutes
Recipe category
Main Dish
Recipe cuisine
Local Dish
Cooking method
Boiling
Recipe Yield
5 servings
Ingredients
1/2 cup fermented corn or millet dough
3 cups water (divided use)
1 pinch salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon hot chilli powder
Optional: sugar to taste
Instructions
- Gather the ingredients.
- 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, ground cloves, ginger, and chilli 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.