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Mpampa

Mpampa (Fermented Corn Dough Porridge)

Traditional tangy fermented corn porridge with sweet evaporated milk and nutmeg

Estimated Cost GH₵ 10.00 per serving

Prep & Cook ⏱ 15 mins 5m prep • 10m cook

Difficulty Easy & Quick Home kitchen

Servings

GH₵ 20.00

🇬🇭 Cultural Story & Culinary Context

"A classic morning comfort across southern Ghana. Made from smooth fermented white corn dough with a light natural sour tang, balanced with warm spices and sweetened condensed milk."

— Chef Eric Adjepong, Ghana to the World

🛒 Ingredients Checklist

• For 2 servings

Mpampa

1 cup Fermented white corn dough ~GH₵ 5.00
3 cups Water & salt ~GH₵ 0.50
enrichment Nutmeg, sugar, evaporated milk ~GH₵ 6.00

Market Total: GH₵ 20.00

Preparation & Cooking Steps

Follow Chef Adjepong's exact techniques for authentic flavor

3 Steps

Dissolve Dough

Mix fermented corn dough with water and strain through a fine sieve.

Cook

Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly until thick, translucent, and glossy, 8-10 mins.

Serve

Pour hot into bowls, sweeten with sugar, add nutmeg, and swirl in evaporated milk.

🥣

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

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Mpampa (Fermented Corn Dough Porridge)

🛒 Ingredients Checklist

Mpampa

Preparation & Cooking Steps

Dissolve Dough

Cook

Serve

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