motoho

Lesotho · Sub-Saharan Africa

Short description: Motoho is a tangy fermented sorghum porridge or drink, served cool or warm depending on thickness.
Ingredients: Fermented sorghum meal with water, starter or malt, optional sugar or milk, and a little salt.
Cultural note: It turns inexpensive grain into a filling sour bowl or cup, and can be made thick for eating or thinner for drinking.
Common misconception: It is not just plain porridge; fermentation gives it the signature tart flavor.

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