Sankofa (Traditional Ghanaian Heritage) Warm & Sweet 🌾 Gluten-Free 🌿 Vegan 🌱 Vegetarian

Sorghum Koko

Akple Koko (Red Sorghum Porridge)

Nutritious red sorghum morning porridge rich in minerals with groundnut dust

Estimated Cost GH₵ 12.00 per serving

Prep & Cook ⏱ 20 mins 5m prep • 15m cook

Difficulty Easy & Quick Home kitchen

Servings

GH₵ 24.00

🇬🇭 Cultural Story & Culinary Context

"Sorghum is an ancient climate-resilient grain grown in northern Ghana. Ground into a ruby-hued flour, it makes a nutrient-dense, comforting morning porridge."

— Chef Eric Adjepong, Ghana to the World

🛒 Ingredients Checklist

• For 2 servings

Sorghum

1 cup Red sorghum flour ~GH₵ 6.00
spices Ginger & cloves ~GH₵ 2.00
topping Roasted groundnut powder & sugar ~GH₵ 5.00

Market Total: GH₵ 24.00

Preparation & Cooking Steps

Follow Chef Adjepong's exact techniques for authentic flavor

2 Steps

Mix & Cook

Mix sorghum flour with cold water, pour into boiling spiced water, whisking until thick, 12 mins.

Garnish

Serve warm dusted with roasted groundnut powder and sugar.

🥣

Enjoy your breakfast! Serve warm and take a moment to savor Ghanaian morning heritage.

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