Porridge
Mauritanian Lakh (Millet Porridge with Curd)

Mauritanian Lakh (Millet Porridge with Curd)

Mauritania

55Minutes
EasyLevel
6Serves
8Steps
About

A sweet millet porridge topped with curdled milk and grated coconut, eaten by Soninke and Fula Mauritanians as an evening meal or festive treat.

Equipment
  • Pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Grater
Ingredients
Millet flour or fine millet grits2 cups
Curdled milk or thick sour milk3 cups
Sugar½ cup
Fresh coconut, grated½ cup
Vanilla1 tsp
Nutmeg¼ tsp
Raisins (optional)¼ cup
Water6 cups
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