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Boule

A smooth, firm millet porridge shaped into balls and served as the staple accompaniment to sauces and stews. The foundation of every Chadian meal.

Country
Chad
Region
Central Africa
Time
30 min
Serves
6
Level
easy
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Recipe overview

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Boule is to Chad what bread is to France. This thick millet porridge is prepared daily in virtually every household, and eating without it feels incomplete. The millet is ground into flour and cooked with water into a firm, smooth paste. It is eaten by tearing off pieces and using them to scoop up stews and sauces — a communal act that defines Chadian mealtimes.

What the dish tastes like

A smooth, firm millet porridge shaped into balls and served as the staple accompaniment to sauces and stews. The foundation of every Chadian meal.

When to cook it

Best for Every meal, daily staple, with a easy cooking level and about 30 minutes total.

What to serve alongside it

Daraba, okra sauce, meat stews

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Servings: 6

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How to cook it

Step-by-step instructions

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1
Start the porridge
Bring 5 cups of water to a boil in a heavy-bottomed pot. Mix 1 cup of millet flour with 1 cup of cold water to make a slurry. Pour the slurry into the boiling water, stirring constantly.
The slurry prevents lumps from forming in the final porridge.
2
Cook the base
Stir the mixture continuously over medium heat for 5 minutes until it begins to thicken. Add salt if using.
Cook base 05:00
3
Add remaining flour
Gradually add the remaining 2 cups of millet flour, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon. The mixture will become very thick and stiff.
Use a strong wooden spoon — metal spoons can bend under the pressure.
Add flour 10:00
4
Finish cooking
Continue stirring for another 10 minutes over low heat until the boule pulls away from the sides of the pot and is completely smooth.
The more you stir, the smoother the boule will be.
Cook boule 10:00
5
Shape and serve
Wet a bowl or your hands and shape the boule into smooth rounds. Serve on a plate alongside stews and sauces.
Traditionally served in a communal bowl for everyone to share.

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