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Nutritional Values

🔥340kcal
💪8gProtein
🌾70gCarbs
🥑6gFat
🌿10gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Koko Dessi

How to order / say it
Say it Koko Dessi — [koh-koh de-see]
Order I'd like a bowl of Koko Dessi.
Locally Je voudrais un bol de Koko Dessi.
Say locally

A comforting corn-based porridge often mixed with vegetables and served warm.

Why try it?

Koko Dessi embodies the simple yet fulfilling meals of Sokode, emphasizing the use of locally-grown corn and fresh produce.

How it tastes

The porridge is smooth and creamy, with a slightly sweet touch from the corn complemented by the earthy richness of various vegetables.

Origin & History — first documented: 1890

Dating back to the late 1800s, as corn farming expanded, Koko Dessi became a go-to meal for nurturing families, particularly during colder months.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 200 g cornmeal
  • 🥕 150 g spinach
  • 🥕 100 g bell pepper
  • 🧄 100 g onion
  • 🥕 150 g tomatoes
  • 🥕 500 ml water
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt

Method

  1. 1 Boil water and slowly whisk in cornmeal.
  2. 2 Stir in chopped vegetables.
  3. 3 Simmer until the mixture thickens.
  4. 4 Serve warm garnished with spinach.

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