About This Dish
A fermented creamy pudding made from ground maize or millet. It is enjoyed as a light meal, snack, or refreshing traditional food. The fermentation gives it a pleasantly sour flavour.
Ingredients
Maize or millet (fermented and ground)
Preparation Method
Maize or millet is soaked, fermented, ground, and cooked to produce a creamy, smooth pudding.
Serving Suggestions
Served as a snack, light meal, or dessert. Can be eaten warm or cold.
Cultural Significance
A traditional Tiv fermented food representing the role of fermentation in preserving and preparing food. It is a familiar comfort food in Tiv households.