Sankofa (Traditional Ghanaian Heritage) Warm & Sweet ⏱️ Quick & Easy 🌱 Vegetarian

Wheat Porridge

Wheat Meal (Farina) Morning Porridge

Smooth semolina wheat breakfast porridge with evaporated milk and toasted seeds

Estimated Cost GH₵ 12.00 per serving

Prep & Cook ⏱ 10 mins 3m prep • 7m cook

Difficulty Easy & Quick Home kitchen

Servings

GH₵ 24.00

🇬🇭 Cultural Story & Culinary Context

"A hearty warm breakfast staple popular in Ghanaian homes. Fine wheat semolina cooks quickly into a smooth cereal, enriched with canned milk and brown sugar."

— Chef Eric Adjepong, Ghana to the World

🛒 Ingredients Checklist

• For 2 servings

Wheat Base

1 cup Wheat farina / semolina ~GH₵ 7.00
to taste Evaporated milk & sugar ~GH₵ 6.00
dash Nutmeg & cinnamon ~GH₵ 1.00

Market Total: GH₵ 24.00

Preparation & Cooking Steps

Follow Chef Adjepong's exact techniques for authentic flavor

3 Steps

Whisk into Water

Whisk farina into boiling water to prevent lumps; simmer 5 mins until thick.

Season

Add nutmeg, salt, and cinnamon.

Serve

Serve hot with milk and sugar.

🥣

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

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