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Motoho

Fermented sorghum porridge, pleasantly sour.

Prep5 min
Cook20 min
Total48 h 25 min
Serves4
DifficultyEasy
Per serving236 kcal
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LesothoMain courseVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 4 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Sorghum meal250 g
  • Water1.2 L
  • Salt1/2 tsp

Method

  1. FermentMix meal with warm water; leave 1–2 days until sour.
  2. CookBoil, stirring, 20 minutes.

Nutrition per serving

Calories236 kcal
Protein6.9 g
Carbohydrates45.6 g
Fat2.6 g
Fibre5.3 g
Sugar0.0 g
Sodium307 mg
Saturated fat0.4 g
Serving sizeabout 360 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 Motoho take to make?

About 48 h 25 min in total: 5 min of preparation and 20 min of cooking, plus 48 h resting.

How many calories are in Motoho?

About 236 kcal per serving, with 7 g of protein. The recipe makes 4 servings of about 360 g each.

Which allergens does Motoho contain?

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

Where is Motoho from?

Motoho is a main course from Lesotho. Fermented sorghum porridge, pleasantly sour.

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