Banana Porridge (scrumptious Umuhogo)

Banana Porridge, also known as Scrumptious Umuhogo, is a traditional dish from Burundian Cuisine that is both delicious and comforting. This creamy and hearty porridge is made with ripe bananas and is perfect for a wholesome breakfast or a satisfying snack.

Banana Porridge (scrumptious Umuhogo)

Ingredients

  • 4 ripe bananas
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Peel the bananas and cut them into chunks.
  2. In a pot, bring the water to a boil.
  3. Add the banana chunks to the boiling water and cook for 15 minutes until the bananas are soft.
  4. Mash the bananas in the pot using a fork or a potato masher.
  5. Stir in the milk, sugar, and ground cinnamon.
  6. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the porridge thickens.
  7. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
200 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
3g
Fat
1g

Supplies

Pot Stove Spoon

Tools

Fork or Potato Masher

Serving suggestions

Serve the Banana Porridge warm in bowls, topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon for extra flavor.

Tips & tricks

For a creamier texture, you can use coconut milk instead of regular milk.

Cost

$5