Vanilla Cardamom Teff Porridge (Printable Version)
Wholesome teff porridge scented with vanilla and cardamom, topped with berries, nuts and a honey drizzle.
# What You'll Need:
→ Porridge Base
01 - 1/2 cup teff grain
02 - 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
03 - 1/2 cup water
04 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
07 - Pinch of salt
→ Toppings (adjust to taste)
08 - 1/2 cup fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries)
09 - 1 small banana, sliced
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped toasted nuts (almonds, pistachios, or walnuts)
11 - 1 tablespoon shredded coconut (optional)
12 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, for drizzling
# How To Make:
01 - In a medium saucepan, combine teff grain, almond milk, water, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, ground cardamom, and a pinch of salt.
02 - Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
03 - Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the teff is tender and the porridge reaches a creamy consistency.
04 - If the porridge becomes too thick, add a splash of additional almond milk or water and stir until you reach the desired consistency.
05 - Remove from heat and divide the porridge evenly between two serving bowls.
06 - Top each bowl with fresh berries, sliced banana, toasted nuts, shredded coconut if using, and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Teff cooks into something so velvety you will wonder why oatmeal ever got all the attention.
- The vanilla and cardamom combination makes your whole kitchen smell like a bakery without any effort at all.
- It is naturally gluten free and comes together in twenty minutes with ingredients you probably already have.
02 -
- Stir frequently toward the end of cooking because teff loves to stick and scorch the moment you look away.
- The porridge will continue to thicken off the heat so pull it from the stove when it is just slightly looser than you want.
03 -
- Toast the dry teff in the saucepan for two minutes before adding liquids and you will unlock a deeper nuttier flavor that changes the whole dish.
- Let the finished porridge sit covered for one minute off the heat before serving because that resting time transforms the texture from good to silky.