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Sahelian millet porridge is a traditional West African breakfast made by simmering millet grains until the starch gelatinizes and the mixture thickens.
Origin: Sahelian peoples (Traditional) — West Africa (Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso)
See full technique reference →During simmering, millet starch gelatinizes between 70–80 °C, swelling and releasing amylose and amylopectin, while proteins denature around 60–70 °C, contributing to mouthfeel. Salt at 0.5 % reduces water absorption, controlling viscosity, and a short fermentation step (12–24 h at 30–35 °C) breaks down phytic acid, improving digestibility.
Primary Reaction
Starch gelatinization and protein denaturation during simmering
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