Swallow
Esh (Chadian Millet Swallow)
About
The everyday stiff porridge of Chad, a smooth ball of cooked millet or sorghum flour (also called aiyash or la boule) eaten daily with a sauce such as daraba.
Equipment
- Heavy pot
- Sturdy wooden spatula
- Kettle
- Small bowl for shaping
Ingredients
Millet or sorghum flour2.5 cups
Cold water (for slurry)1 cup
Hot water (for cooking)3 cups
Salt0.5 tsp
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