World Flavors Cookbook

Asida

A stiff grain porridge served with a savory sauce, a cornerstone of Sudanese communal dining.

Cuisine: Sudan

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cornmeal or Sorghum flour
• 4 cups boiling Water
• 1 tsp Salt
• Ghee for serving

Instructions

1. Add flour to boiling salted water, stirring vigorously with a wooden paddle.
2. Cook until very stiff and smooth.
3. Shape into a smooth mound in a bowl.
4. Serve with a well in the center for ghee or stew.