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Paf aka Koukourou aka Bouillie de Mais | Corn porridge

Prep time 5 minutes
Cook time 5 minutes
Total 10 minutes
Servings 4
Bouillie de mais (also called Paf or Koukourou corn porridge (or better corn pudding ?) is, as the name suggests, a porridge made from specially produced corn flour.

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp cornflour (specifically for porridge (from Afro shops))
  • 2-3 tablespoons of sugar (to taste)
  • a few drops of lemon juice
  • 500 ml water

Instructions 

Mix cornmeal:

  • In a small bowl, stir the cornmeal with a little cold water until smooth and no lumps remain.

Cooking porridge:

  • Bring approximately 500 ml of water to a boil in a pot.
  • Slowly pour the prepared cornmeal mixture into the boiling water, stirring constantly with a whisk or wooden spoon to avoid lumps.

Let the porridge thicken:

  • Reduce the heat to medium and simmer the porridge for about 5–7 minutes, stirring constantly, until it reaches a thick consistency. If the porridge is too thick, add a little more hot water.
  • Add lemon juice and sugar:
  • Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and sugar. Taste and adjust the sweetness as desired.

Serve:

  • Enjoy the bouillie hot, traditionally with beignets or as a standalone snack.
  • Tip: For an extra creamy consistency, you can add a splash of coconut milk or condensed milk before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Tip: For an extra creamy consistency, you can add a splash of coconut milk or condensed milk before serving. Enjoy!
Bon appetite!
Fadi♥
Course: Side dish, dessert, breakfast
Cuisine: Cameroonian, West African
Keyword: African, African cuisine, African food, West African cuisine