Millet porridge

Directions

1. Wash the maize or millet and pick over to remove any small stones.

2. If using maize, soak the grains in water for at least 12 hours to soften.

3. Drain the grains and mix with the ginger, chillies, grains of paradise, black peppercorns and nutmeg pieces.

4. Grind the ingredients together in a mill or spice grinder until fine.

5. Pour water over the mixture and stir to moisten then pass through a fine-meshed sieve.

6. Pour into a large jar, secure the lid and set aside in a warm place for 24 hours, or until the batter begins to ferment.

7. Make up to 2l with water then turn into a pan and bring to a boil.

8. Stir in the sugar and allow to dissolve.

9. Cook for 5 minutes more then stir in the vanilla sugar.

10. Serve as a dessert or as a breakfast dish.

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