How To Make Hausa Koko (Ghana's Spiced Millet Porridge) From Scratch

[@lovefoodnow]

I would love to make this myself, where can I get the millet? Is there one that you’d recommend?

[@KwankyewaasKitchen]

Some Indian supermarkets have them. Ive also bought Bob's Red Mill brand from Amazon in the past. The grains are lighter in color though.

[@meddeck]

@@KwankyewaasKitchen what exact millet do we look for at indian store? There are so many

[@techtitbits]

​@@KwankyewaasKitchenI have white millet, can I still use it for this recipe or I need to dry it till black. Help me please na Aburokyire life is not easy for a young boy 😅

[@johnosei5748]

This brings back profound memories of Wajir Barracks, Teshie, home of the 48th Field Engineers, where my father was the RSM from 1970-1977. The lady who used to sell the Hausa Koko, at the market (now named General Mensa-Wood market) husband was a drill instructor at Military Academy and Training School., MATS. By 8am it will all be gone. Very delicious. Again, I’m very impressed with your first class presentation. You make us very proud. Thank you!!!

[@juliebisong7700]

This reminds me of my friend 's mother, back in Nigeria . Army barrck makurdi Benue state. Our both fathers are WO2 her mother made its for sell with Akara. I missed it. Home sweet home. I will try it.

[@johnosei5748]

@@juliebisong7700Awesome!!! My father was WO1. Very profound memories of the army barracks. I appreciate your reply.

[@ladybspecialcuisine4340]

What a coincidence for me to try hausa koko for the first time last week in church and trying to figure out how it is made.Sis you are an angel in disguise and you came to the rescue.Thanks a million for sharing and God’s richest blessings .I love it!!!!

[@KwankyewaasKitchen]

So happy this came just in time, sis. I hope you're able to find some millet and try it. God bless you too❤️🙏🏾

[@ladybspecialcuisine4340]

@@KwankyewaasKitchen It melts my heart sis any time you reply to my comments and that makes your channel unique.I will check my neighborhood African stores and hopefully I would be able to get some.Thanks a million.

[@emeliakpinpuo251]

Man you take me back to Ghana with all your preparation techniques and the traditional bowl and final set up of your meals. Excellent job!

[@maureenrugona1341]

This is good reminds me of home am Ugandan living in the UK. This is the porridge we used to take for breakfast growing up, we normally add milk and sugar but l like this one with ginger and coco. If you live in IK try the Asian shops, ugandan shops or Holland and Barratts. Very rich in iron. Thank you.

[@ebuka5]

I loved this coco so much my mum always buys it every Saturday from. A Hausa lady who carried them from house to house on her wheelbarrow 😂😂,let me settle down and watch,thank you ma !

[@KwankyewaasKitchen]

It is that meal you just can’t say no to!! Glad it brought memories. Enjoy 😃😃😃

[@LinniJudah]

1st time coming across your channel. I am from Namibia. Millet is a staple food for people from the northern part of Namibia. I have never seen the porridge done this way before. We ferment the grains, dry it and then mill it. From the flour we can then make a soft or thick/hard porridge. Now that I am living in CA, where the grains are expensive and milling services may be difficult to get. I will try out your method. It looks convenient for my situation.

[@KwankyewaasKitchen]

Actually in Ghana, we also drain and send the grains to the mill.But once it is done milling, it is mixed with water and strained just like I did. Since we don't have access to that kind of mill, we just add water and blend, so yes, it is convenient for our situation too.

[@LinniJudah]

@@KwankyewaasKitchen Great video. I will definitely give it a try.

[@ammaandrews9517]

Have been looking to my my own. I have finally come across this. I don't know how it it has taken me so long. Thanks for this.

[@teddyjones5506]

I Learned a lot from the video. This is my favorite breakfast when am in Ghana. Love it. Thank you so much.

[@saintsocramnymaia5511]

i needed a grandma from ghana. Your cooking is always so delisious

[@KwankyewaasKitchen]

Thank you!

[@PRUNELLE-qx2uv]

We call it koko Baka in Côte d’Ivoire 🇨🇮, and we really live it as breakfast with puff puff. Thank you Sis. May God bless your family

[@ayanidun9535]

Wow, just like how we eat it in Ghana.🇬🇭 This is a specialty of the people of the Northern part of Ghana 🇬🇭. God bless Africa.

[@fettyfay2334]

A woman of substance, thats how i can describe you we should never be lazy when its come to kitchen department.

[@dorcasbraide3124]

I like koko alot because I grew up in the Northern part of Nigeria 🇳🇬 and didn't know how been it's prepared, it looks like Pap but koko's taste is very unique 👌, thank you for this recipe

[@msrenata80]

It’s is a process, but so worth it! My husband will be so pleased 😀

[@KwankyewaasKitchen]

It is! But if you gave a good amount of millet, once it is strained and frozen, you need just about 10 minutes and the porridge is done! Oh I bet he will be! ❤️❤️❤️

[@njodzekadzelamonyuy2766]

Thanks for the video and may the Almighty bless you abundantly. You got yourself a new fan. I am in Dubai and from what I have seen, there is no millets supply here, then I went online to Amazon to make orders of millets and they are so so expensive I couldn’t believe it.

[@sherrydenny7158]

Your videos are so wonderful and calming. Your voice is Amazing!

[@victoriaevaaubynn1888]

I love the way you prepare the koko I used to do it myself but it dose not march the way you do it I have learnt a lot from you today Thank you 🙏

[@obaapamary7907]

Doctor! Doctor!! Honourable minister for food and recipe wooow hajia Amina Bintu salamalekum!!! this porridge is super 👌😋😁😁😁

[@KwankyewaasKitchen]

Yes oo sis! I live my name ooo 🥳🥳🤩🤩🥰🥰. Thank you!

[@abigailkesewa1850]

My favorite break fast...I will bring bags of millet from Gh on my next visit...thank u for sharing....I want to learn the millet drink too

[@vidamateko1053]

I love the way you give detail information about every step Thanks

[@jessicafianko]

I can't wait to try Hausa Koko when I visit Ghana very soon, That will be the only breakfast porridge 🥣 that i'll be eating every day 😁 I just can't wait. I enjoy watching your videos all the time 🙌🏾 Sending you so much love 💓 and can't wait for the next video 😊 and my regards to the family 👋🏾

[@KwankyewaasKitchen]

Thank you so much Jessica. Yes, Hausa Koko daily is something I could easily do too😄😄. Thanks for the support always💜💜💜

[@ewuramadavis1455]

Thanks so much for sharing Kwankyewaa. You're amazing. A true inspiration

[@KwankyewaasKitchen]

I appreciate that, Ewurama. Thank you💕💕

[@khadraabdirahman6791]

Really is very useful procedure and productive keep going

[@rainyasmr4sleep]

Big like wow so beautiful and so yummy delicious food my dear friend. I really love this amazing food. ❤❤😊🌹

[@KwankyewaasKitchen]

Thank you so much💕

[@mxruwa5741]

I'm from Zimbabwe but I swear Ghana is my food home 😍

[@KwankyewaasKitchen]

Awww🥰🥰🥰.

[@KwankyewaasKitchen]

Because I made a relatively large amount. Note that what I made is at least 20 servings of porridge.

[@mxruwa5741]

@@KwankyewaasKitchen challenge accepted 😂😂😂

[@Mystoryscripted1]

This is so interesting. I love every Ghana food and Ghana people are good to. I want Ghana friends I visit Ghana and taste every food including Koko porridge. By the way where can I buy this millet for those Ghana family in USA especially Mn?

[@susuilu]

God sent!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤ I love your videos

[@gracie3444]

I love porriage especially millet/sorghurm porriage

[@555fisch6]

Looks great! I am mostly european with a bit chinese so I know both european/asian cuisine and arab too but now I am discovering other african countries and I love it. Gonna try it thanks for the recipe. Reminds me of making redbeanpaste. ^^

[@mabel.e.kgalley9710]

Well done dear, that was a wonderful job done really impressive. Glad I chanced on your video, you made it so relatable and easy to make so am motivated to prepare mine. Keep the beautiful work up love it.

[@KwankyewaasKitchen]

I’m glad you liked this video 😊

[@Wiwitlesdiati]

Sungguh indah sekali dan luar biasa masakan yang anda buat ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@pokuaokra]

As always Kwankyewaa, your tutorials are spot on.. lovely presentation as well… thanks for sharing 😍

[@KwankyewaasKitchen]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@chichi.13738]

Nice,a must try

[@julianaosei727]

Good job, God blessed you for sharing

[@mandamandz56]

This is amazing 🤩 thank you so much sis. I can’t wait to use the millet I brought back from Ghana and make some real deal Hausa Koko with Kose 💯💫😊

[@KwankyewaasKitchen]

Awww 🥰🥰🥰

[@pholmes3933]

Well hello there!😊 this dish looks SO DELICIOUS. It's a process but you gave excellent step by step instructions. We appreciate your labor. God bless. (Story Time With Miss Evelyn)😊🙋‍♀️

[@KwankyewaasKitchen]

Thank you so much. 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@beatriceappiah7872]

Thanks so much this IS my bestfood

[@shakalalakoo]

Great video. Thanks! I make banana bread with the leftover fiber.

[@acosiaa8234]

Thanks for sharing this recipe. So there’s no salt added right? I just want to make sure I didn’t miss anything. Thanks

[@Stella-wi4hu]

This inspires me a lot. It worth trying out. Great effort put into this porridge. Love Ur recipes 😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋

[@KwankyewaasKitchen]

Thank you so much!❤️❤️❤️

[@EATandTALKwithP]

Looks good ,love the cooking tools used.that spoon is so beautiful

[@KwankyewaasKitchen]

Thank you!! 🥰🥰

[@mickeylove5897]

Ur handmade bread 🍞 will perfect 👌 with it too

[@motherswhoempowerothermoth3272]

Wow I can't wait to try

[@nisigate]

Nice one sister My mom used to cook Akasa (Koko) like

[@KwankyewaasKitchen]

Thank you sis! 🥰🥰🥰

[@DDco665]

Kwankyema go kill us ooh! Hausa Koko from first principles!! Nice!

[@schollanene5278]

Looks yummy & nutritious

[@karenadjei2464]

Beautiful video...please what's the local Ghanaian name for cloves?

[@MARTHANYARKOABABIO]

Pepr3

[@halahalarosemary6244]

Thanks you so much,I really appreciate how you take your time to explain it well, God bless you, but please ma can you help me with the items that you add to the millet

[@SelfLoveIsKey]

Production quality and the instructions you gave were great. Thanks for taking the time to introduce the world to this lovely cuisine 🥣.

[@hakimkatumbagajuule9039]

Looks Yummy 😋

[@kitchentricks]

Great job, thank you ❤

[@mamaTspeaks]

I would to try this recipe 😋

[@KwankyewaasKitchen]

I hope you enjoy💕

[@mak7107]

Hi dear, please can you let me know the store you bought the millet?

[@nabeehas-kitchen910]

Zamu sha koko 😍🤩

[@diamondduboise2054]

Lovin' this song!

[@KwankyewaasKitchen]

Thank you sis!💜💜💜

[@josephineamabea6622]

God bless tomorrow is my off day i will prepare

[@vidashkitchen5833]

Wow delicious thanks for sharing

[@KwankyewaasKitchen]

Most welcome 😊

[@moniemone1062]

I love the bowls & scooper. Where can I purchase ?

[@KwankyewaasKitchen]

I got mine from my local African Market.

[@mameafrane1725]

I made the porridge yesterday and today. So good. I was so scared my stomach will bother me cuz of the gluten in millet that I can’t tolerate. I used millet from Bob’s Red mill Millet that is gluten free. It was a life saver. Thank you for sharing your recipe

[@KwankyewaasKitchen]

Yes, Millet is gluten free. I used to use the Bob's Red Mill millet for my daughter when she was a baby. 💜

[@VersatileNana]

I will try this method

[@KwankyewaasKitchen]

Please do!

[@GiGiGoesShopping]

Good instructions, thanks ✨ Do you ever put crunchy peanuts on top?

[@godswayadzimah6973]

I would also do same for my self thank you very much dear😘

[@BLackPEsa777]

Looks very delicious

[@mickeylove5897]

Yes learning journey❤️

[@johnsarpong9754]

Could you please tell me what millet did you use. It is my understanding that there are different types.

[@gabriellabeau9097]

Oooooo That Looks So Good 😋

[@KwankyewaasKitchen]

Thank you!

[@agnesbaduanthony8193]

So next tym u are doing the one in the fridge u will use ordinary water instead of the fermented one ?

[@nancyayinde5615]

Thanks for sharing l will still need the recipe and preparation in my email or PDF

[@vivianowusu-adjei9075]

That is nice, thanks for sharing sis 😘 💕

[@KwankyewaasKitchen]

Thanks for watching sis💜💜💜

[@candicekalala]

I’m Congolese my hubby is Ghanian He loves this.. literally one of his favorite recipe .. I’m hesitant to make it 🤧😩

[@njodzekadzelamonyuy2766]

Wow! I was watching online the other day how do prepare the Congolese cassava leaves soup and it was amazing I’m looking forward to prepare it the moment I lay hands on the fresh cassava leaves and some the key unique ingredients.

[@abenasworld]

Hausa kooko saved my life sometime ago so I don't joke with it at all😂don't ask me how it saved my life 😂

[@KwankyewaasKitchen]

Hahaha. Aden Obaa, nkitinkiti kyee wo anna? 😂😂😂😂

[@selasi1989]

You were not joking when you said from scratch. 😂 love it.

[@LovystouchChannel]

Looks so good 😍🤗🥰

[@KwankyewaasKitchen]

Thank you sis🥰🥰

[@elormbansah600]

First here today 💃👌😋

[@KwankyewaasKitchen]

Yes ooo🤩🤩🤩

[@ninaackah8423]

Tasty, please come to California and prepare it for us. Greetings to the family.

[@KwankyewaasKitchen]

Hi Auntie Nina, Yes please! With bofrot and loose💕💕💕

[@ninaackah8423]

@@KwankyewaasKitchen I will be waiting dear.

[@patientazure2774]

I love koko

[@glorioushome4907]

JOB WELL DONE.

[@leonietaylor7054]

I like your natrual bowl.In my country we call them calabash or goudie

[@KwankyewaasKitchen]

We call them calabash too.

[@dodkahk]

Wow ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤please Thank you

[@vickykye9530]

Where do you buy your millet from?

[@XveeHairstyles]

This looks yummy I love this porridge

[@KwankyewaasKitchen]

Thank you!

[@patriciaamaning4992]

I love my country meal❤

[@triciaadoma5125]

Do u save the water too with the paste??

[@judithbedford1647]

Did you buy your millet from Amazon? And which type. There are a lot of different kinds out there

[@nanasfoodworld8312]

Delicious 😋

[@KwankyewaasKitchen]

Thank you!

[@dianaachiaa7299]

Good job there

[@angelellazeenna9104]

The liquid is good for making original Tuo Zaafi (millets fufu) sour water it’s called

[@Khadimeahlesunnat-r1u]

V nice ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jenniferfoster431]

Can we use powered millet ?

[@sisterafiaskitchen478]

Thanks for sharing, back to Ghana oooooo

[@KwankyewaasKitchen]

Thanks for watching!

[@jemimaenimil-ackah8533]

Third here, lol. Have always been asking myself how they do it that they get much income from it... Wow.....is here today. God bless you. Will do some & sell, lol😂

[@KwankyewaasKitchen]

We’ll hello our future koko seller 😀😀🙌🏾🙌🏾. Please when I come serve me well oo. To me so Paa😍😍😍

[@jemimaenimil-ackah8533]

@@KwankyewaasKitchen okay please. no problem please

[@mamat3775]

Thank you very much. So in the USA they have millet flour at the stores. Could we use that instead and cut back on the process? If we do that, can you educate us on how to modify for the most authenticity?

[@KwankyewaasKitchen]

Yes you can use the flour. I’ve used it in the past when I could not find millet. The texture isn’t the same but it isn’t bad.

[@juliawangui777]

Use the spices u find blend them with the flour and water dont put alot flour because the flour in market is usually thick then let it ferment maybe three days fermenting also thins out the millet flour ... that science... pour water out on a pot boil and mix well that fermenting mix and stir until it forms to avoid clumps. In Kenya we use millet flour directly so it thickens alot if fermented its thinner but still thick.👩🏽‍🍳

[@fn6243]

We Haitians eat out of calabash as well, more common in the country side since people in the capital think they are aristocrats and I think when our ancestors went to the Caribbean they were looking to make this. However, I don’t think that they had the time to embark in the boat with belongings so once they get to Hispaniola they invented Akasan meaning A.K.A 100 out of corn 🌽 please check it out once it’s all done and all you can decide to add milk and sugar in it after or before your choice really… no rules👌🏾

[@KwankyewaasKitchen]

Oh wow!! That is why they say we are related! We also have asaka in Ghana and it is corn porridge. And with even our regular corn porridge, you have the option of adding the milk and sugar on the stove. Thanks so much for sharing💜💜💜

[@fn6243]

@@KwankyewaasKitchen thank you for your reply love your channel I pray to eat your food one day, we kept almost all African cultures from fried turkey to jute leaves and our fufu is made out of breadfruit give us same result. Even one time from a friend of mine I heard her saying “Adje” I asked her what it meant she said it’s when you’re sympathizing with someone or a situation that is unfortunate like meaning like poor this or that” we use it in Haiti as well for the same situations 👌🏾In Haiti some people don’t like to say it they think that it might be because of the level of someone’s education, but now I know it’s because in reality we never let Africa mentally.❤️ keep shining sista!

[@rokzane]

I'm a retired culinary professinal, and I'm always fascinated at learning the reasons of why traditional foods are prepared in certain ways. Can anyone tell me why these types of porridges are blending and strained so thoroughly to get a completely smooth porridge? And is the fermentation for flavor or to increase the nutritional value or digestibility? I make a spicy millet porridge, but I prefer the texture of the whole grain. Usually I'll boil the water for cooking the millet with the spices for 10-15 minutes; strain out the spices, and then sdd the millet and cook until the millets are soft and creamy. Sometimes I'll add some oat flour or sorghum flour for variety and more nutrition. Love to serve these with fresh fruit, nuts, and honey.

[@ajiawan2565]

Lovely

[@patricamosiali3073]

Is this Koko different from kunu that they use potatoes, millet,geany corn, ginger clove, pepper and black pepper?

[@joyceoforiwaa9177]

Please how long can the left over milk last in the fridge??

[@triciaadoma5125]

Does yours taste a lil bitter after?

[@cakesnsweets3422]

please ooh where can I find Calabash in Canada

[@JDTv11]

What the name of the thing that makes the porridge

[@arethabritton7938]

My dear lovely sis good afternoon it's looking great and so delicious enjoy my dear sis God continue to bless you and your beloved family always my dear sweetheart 🙏🏻😇sis and I love you more always my dear beautiful sis❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@KwankyewaasKitchen]

Thank you so much sis. God bless you and yours too ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@arethabritton7938]

@@KwankyewaasKitchen your so welcome always my dear sis and thanks my dear wonderful sis ❤