Aseeda (Sudanese Semolina Porridge)
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The Tale of Aseeda (Sudanese Semolina Porridge)
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Aseeda, a smooth, dense porridge made from sorghum, wheat, or millet flour, is one of Sudan's oldest staple foods, tied to the country's long agricultural history along the Nile. Traditionally shaped into a mound with a well of stew or ghee at its center, it's central to both festive and everyday meals.
Ingredients
Scale:· 6 servings
- 2 cups semolina or sorghum flour
- 4 cups water
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp ghee, for serving
Instructions
- 1Bring the water to a boil in a heavy pot with a pinch of salt.
- 2Gradually whisk in the semolina, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- 3Reduce heat and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until it thickens into a smooth, stretchy dough, about 12-15 minutes.
- 4Wet a serving bowl and turn the aseeda out, shaping into a smooth dome.
- 5Make a well in the center and add a spoonful of melted ghee.
- 6Serve warm alongside a meat or vegetable stew.
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