South Sudanese Sorghum Asida
A thick sorghum porridge served alongside stews and soups. Makes 4 servings, with 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
Asida is made by cooking sorghum flour with water until it forms a thick, smooth mass. Serve this version warm, on its own or with a stew.
Ingredient allergens
Allergen listDocumented presence
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Milk and milk products
Clarified butter
Ingredients without verified allergen data 3
Ingredients without verified allergen data: Sorghum flour, Water, Salt.
Method
- 01
Boil the water
Put the water and salt in a large pot and bring to a boil.
Ready to continue when: The water is boiling and the salt has dissolved.
- 02
Add the flour
Gradually add the sorghum flour to the boiling water, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
Ready to continue when: The flour is incorporated and the mixture begins to thicken.
- 03
Cook until thick
Lower the heat and continue stirring vigorously for 15–20 minutes, until the mixture is smooth and thick and pulls away from the sides of the pot.
Ready to continue when: The mixture is smooth and thick and pulls away from the sides of the pot.
20 min - 04
Stir in the butter and serve
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the clarified butter. Shape the asida into a mound and serve warm.
Ready to continue when: The butter is incorporated and the asida holds its thick, moldable shape.
Ingredients
Sources and review
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