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Ting

Sour fermented sorghum porridge.

Prep6 min
Cook30 min
Total72 h 36 min
Serves6
DifficultyEasy
Per serving252 kcal
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BotswanaMain courseVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Sorghum meal400 g
  • Warm water (starter)600 ml
  • Water (cooking)1 L
  • Salt1/2 tsp

Method

  1. FermentMix half the meal with warm water, cover and leave in a warm place 2 to 3 days until sour.
  2. CookBring the cooking water to a boil, stir in the soured mixture and remaining meal, and cook on low 30 minutes.
  3. ServeServe warm.

Nutrition per serving

Calories252 kcal
Protein7.3 g
Carbohydrates48.7 g
Fat2.8 g
Fibre5.7 g
Sugar0.0 g
Sodium208 mg
Saturated fat0.5 g
Serving sizeabout 330 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains none of the common allergens.

Quick answers

How long does Ting take to make?

About 72 h 36 min in total: 6 min of preparation and 30 min of cooking, plus 72 h resting.

How many calories are in Ting?

About 252 kcal per serving, with 7 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 330 g each.

Which allergens does Ting contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Ting from?

Ting is a main course from Botswana. Sour fermented sorghum porridge.

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