Oblayo (Hominy Corn Porridge)

Sweet, chewy cracked white maize porridge topped with fresh grated coconut and milk

Estimated Cost GH₵ 15.00 per serving

Prep & Cook ⏱ 30 mins 5m prep • 25m cook

Difficulty Easy & Quick Home kitchen

Servings

GH₵ 30.00

🇬🇭 Cultural Story & Culinary Context

"A cherished heritage porridge made from coarse hominy maize. The cracked corn kernels soften into a satisfying chewy texture, served warm with sugar, evaporated milk, and freshly grated coconut."

— Chef Eric Adjepong, Ghana to the World

🛒 Ingredients Checklist

• For 2 servings

Oblayo Porridge

1 cup soaked Cracked hominy maize ~GH₵ 8.00
pinch Sea salt ~GH₵ 0.50
4 cups Water ~GH₵ 0.50

Toppings

1/2 cup Evaporated milk ~GH₵ 6.00
3 tbsp Grated fresh coconut ~GH₵ 4.00
to taste Sugar ~GH₵ 2.00

Market Total: GH₵ 30.00

Preparation & Cooking Steps

Follow Chef Adjepong's exact techniques for authentic flavor

3 Steps

Simmer Hominy

Boil soaked hominy with a pinch of salt until kernels are tender and chewy, about 25 mins.

Thicken

Mash a few kernels against the side of the pot to naturally thicken the broth.

Serve

Ladle into bowls, sweeten with sugar, add a splash of milk, and heap with freshly grated coconut.

🥣

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

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