Porridge
Motoho (Fermented Sorghum Porridge)

Motoho (Fermented Sorghum Porridge)

Lesotho

40Minutes
EasyLevel
4Serves
10Steps
About

A thin, gently sour sorghum porridge that is the daily drink-porridge of the Basotho, thirst-quenching in Lesotho's dry highland air.

Equipment
  • Bowl or jar with cloth
  • Pot
  • Whisk
Ingredients
Sorghum meal1½ cups
Warm water (for souring)3 cups
Water (for cooking)3 cups
Sorghum starter (tomoso, optional)2 tbsp
Sugar (optional)to taste

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