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Kolo Porridge
Harar — Mother recipe · ar de en es fr it ja pt ru zh
A delicious kolo porridge, a traditional dish from Harar, enjoyed warm and rich in flavor.
⏱️ 10 min prep + 45 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 200 gr of kolo
- 2 liters of water
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- 1 tablespoon of palm oil
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of cardamom powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of ginger powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of sugar
- 100 gr of almonds
- Salt to taste
- Sour cream for serving
Method
- In a pot, bring water to a boil and add the kolo. Cook for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In another pot, heat the butter and palm oil in plenty of water. Add the spices and salt, stir well.
- Add the cooked kolo and water mixture to the pot with the spices, stir and let it cool.
- Clean and cut the almonds into small pieces. Add them to the cooked kolo and mix well.
- Serve the kolo warm, topped with sour cream.
- Alternatively, you can serve it cold as a dessert.
The story
Kolo porridge, or zavula di kolo, is a traditional dish from the Harar region in Ethiopia, made with kolo, a local grain, and often enjoyed as a breakfast or lunch.
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