Sankofa (Traditional Ghanaian Heritage) Warm & Sweet 🌾 Gluten-Free ⏱️ Quick & Easy 🌱 Vegetarian

Emo Koko

Rice Porridge (Rice Koko)

Velvety, slow-simmered white rice porridge with evaporated milk and nutmeg

Estimated Cost GH₵ 12.00 per serving

Prep & Cook ⏱ 25 mins 5m prep • 20m cook

Difficulty Easy & Quick Home kitchen

Servings

GH₵ 24.00

🇬🇭 Cultural Story & Culinary Context

"Light, gentle on the stomach, and deeply comforting. Jasmine rice is simmered until broken down into a soft, creamy porridge, fragrant with freshly grated nutmeg and evaporated milk."

— Chef Eric Adjepong, Ghana to the World

🛒 Ingredients Checklist

• For 2 servings

Rice Porridge

1 cup Jasmine or white rice ~GH₵ 7.00
pinch Nutmeg & salt ~GH₵ 1.00
swirl Evaporated milk & sugar ~GH₵ 6.00

Market Total: GH₵ 24.00

Preparation & Cooking Steps

Follow Chef Adjepong's exact techniques for authentic flavor

3 Steps

Boil Rice

Boil rice with 4 cups water and a pinch of salt until soft and broken down, 20 mins.

Whisk Smooth

Whisk briskly to create a silky, smooth porridge texture.

Serve

Pour into bowls, sprinkle nutmeg, and swirl in evaporated milk and sugar.

🥣

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

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