Uji

Uji is fermented porridge from millet, sorghum, or maize, often sweetened, a nutritious rural breakfast.

Ingredients

Millet or sorghum flour (1/2 cup)

Water (2 cups)

Sugar (2 tablespoons, optional)

Lemon juice (1 tablespoon for fermentation)

Preparation

Mix flour with 1/2 cup water to form a paste.

Add to 1.5 cups boiling water, stirring to avoid lumps.

Cook on low for 10-15 minutes until thick.

For fermented uji, mix paste with lemon juice, let sit overnight, then cook.

Sweeten if desired.

Serve warm.