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

Tapioca

Tapioca Porridge

Translucent cassava pearls simmered in sweet milk with fresh nutmeg

Estimated Cost GH₵ 15.00 per serving

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

Difficulty Easy & Quick Home kitchen

Servings

GH₵ 30.00

🇬🇭 Cultural Story & Culinary Context

"Tapioca pearls made from pure cassava starch expand into tender, clear beads as they simmer, yielding a light and delicate porridge beloved for breakfast in Ghana."

— Chef Eric Adjepong, Ghana to the World

🛒 Ingredients Checklist

• For 2 servings

Tapioca

1/2 cup Tapioca pearls ~GH₵ 8.00
3 cups Water & pinch salt ~GH₵ 0.50
to taste Evaporated milk & sugar ~GH₵ 7.00
pinch Grated nutmeg ~GH₵ 1.00

Market Total: GH₵ 30.00

Preparation & Cooking Steps

Follow Chef Adjepong's exact techniques for authentic flavor

3 Steps

Boil Tapioca

Bring water to boil, stir in tapioca pearls and simmer until pearls turn clear and translucent, 10 mins.

Enrich

Stir in pinch of salt and grated nutmeg.

Serve

Ladle into bowls with a generous pour of evaporated milk and sugar.

🥣

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

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Tapioca Porridge

🛒 Ingredients Checklist

Tapioca

Preparation & Cooking Steps

Boil Tapioca

Enrich

Serve

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