Vegan Sorghum Porridge
Sorghum porridge is a deeply nourishing traditional staple, cherished for its earthy flavour, smooth creamy texture, and wonderful sustaining power. Made from whole sorghum grain or sorghum meal slowly simmered until soft and velvety, it is naturally gluten-free and packed with wholesome nutrition. Mild, comforting, and wonderfully versatile — enjoy it simply seasoned as a savoury side dish, or lightly sweetened for a hearty breakfast or light meal. Prepared entirely plant-based without dairy or animal ingredients, making it a pure, wholesome choice for every day.
Shared by semy
Time
40 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
easy
🛒 Ingredients
- #Main Ingredients;
- 1 cup (150 g) sorghum meal or fine sorghum flour
- 4 cups (950 ml) water or unsweetened plant-based milk
- ½ tsp fine sea salt — adjust to taste
- #Optional — Savoury version;
- Fresh herbs, black pepper, or a dash of vegetable stock powder
- #Optional — Sweet version;
- Fresh herbs, black pepper, or a dash of vegetable stock powder
- #Optional — Sweet version;
- 1–2 tbsp cane sugar, maple syrup, or date syrup
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- Chopped nuts, seeds, or fresh fruit for topping
👩🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix smoothly: In a bowl, whisk sorghum meal with about 1 cup of cold water or plant-based milk until completely smooth and no lumps remain. This ensures a silky texture.
- 2
Simmer: Bring the remaining 3 cups of liquid to a gentle boil in a pot. Slowly pour in the sorghum mixture while stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low, add salt, and cover.
- 3
Cook thoroughly: Simmer gently for 25–35 minutes, stirring frequently especially toward the end to prevent sticking. Cook until the porridge is smooth, thick, and tender with no gritty texture. Add a little more liquid if too thick — adjust consistency to your preference.
- 4
Flavour and serve: For savoury — adjust salt, add pepper or herbs. For sweet — stir in sweetener and spice to taste. Serve warm as a comforting breakfast, side dish, or accompaniment to stews and curries.