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5 from 2 votes

How to Cook Teff

You can cook Teff in either a sweet or savory way. It reminds me of quinoa when cooked savory and cream of wheat porridge when sweet. Here I’ll share how to cook Teff both ways.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Ethipoian
Keyword: How to cook Teff, Teff porridge
Servings: 4
Author: Leondra Madden

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Teff
  • 2 cups cashew milk
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • To a saucepan, add the teff, 2 cups water and 2 cups plant milk of choice. Whisk this mixture well and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce to a simmer and allow it to cook for 20-25 minutes. Remove from heat and add cinnamon, your choice of sweetener and toppings to serve.