Porridge
Chadian Porridge
La Bouillie
Chad
Traditional Chadian breakfast cereal served hot; made with rice or wheat combined with milk, flour, and peanut butter; boiled to a thick consistency; ingredients vary by household; a comforting morning staple; a TasteAtlas-listed must-try; the breakfast that fuels Chad's mornings.
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What it is
A closer look at Chadian Porridge.
Traditional Chadian breakfast cereal served hot; made with rice or wheat combined with milk, flour, and peanut butter; boiled to a thick consistency; ingredients vary by household; a comforting morning staple; a TasteAtlas-listed must-try; the breakfast that fuels Chad's mornings.
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A thick, warm, creamy porridge; peanut butter giving it a tan color and nutty flavor; served steaming in a bowl; eaten at breakfast; modified with whatever ingredients are available.
Where it belongs
Origins and
traditions.
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