Barbara Kafka

Teff to Your Taste

Preparation info
  • Makes 5½ Cups , Plenty For

    6

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
The Intolerant Gourmet
The Intolerant Gourmet

By Barbara Kafka

Published 2011

  • About

Teff can be made into an alternative to mashed potatoes or polenta that’s a pleasing nut brown. Cook carefully to avoid lumps.

One intelligent friend said this would make a good breakfast. I don’t eat much in the morning, but leftovers would be a good start to the day. Try slicing a banana on top.

Ingredients

  • Kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons safflower oil
  • 2½ tablespoons ground cumin

Method

Combine 4 cups water, 2 tablespoons kosher salt, the safflower oil, and the cumin. Bring to a simmer . Beating with a whisk, pour in the teff flour. Beating constantly, bring to a low boil. Add the coconut