Porridge
Chura Gerteh (Sweet Groundnut Porridge)

Chura Gerteh (Sweet Groundnut Porridge)

The Gambia

60Minutes
EasyLevel
6Serves
8Steps
About

A sweet Gambian porridge of pounded rice and groundnuts topped with sour milk, a Mandinka comfort food often made for naming ceremonies and Ramadan.

Equipment
  • Pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Bowl
  • Blender
Ingredients
Rice1½ cups
Roasted groundnuts (or peanut butter)1 cup
Sugar¾ cup
Sour milk or yogurt2 cups
Vanilla1 tsp
Nutmeg¼ tsp
Water6 cups
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