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Fermented Cassava Porridge for Gut Repair

A gentle, soothing porridge made from fermented cassava flour, perfect for gut health and easily customizable.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons of fermented cassava flour
  • 1 cup of cool water
  • Optional: pinch of salt
  • Optional: cinnamon
  • Optional: fresh grated ginger
  • Optional: honey or maple syrup
  • Optional: mashed banana
  • Optional: splash of milk of choice

Instructions

  1. Mix the cassava flour with cool water in a cup or bowl until smooth.
  2. Pour the mixture into a small pot and heat over medium low, stirring often.
  3. Adjust the texture by adding more water if too thick.
  4. Cook until glossy and porridge-like, about 2 to 4 minutes, then rest for a minute.
  5. Flavor with optional seasonings based on your stomach’s sensitivity.

Notes

Start with small portions, especially if new to fermented foods, and avoid heavy flavors or toppings if experiencing gut sensitivity.

  • Author: emma-stone
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: African
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: fermented cassava, gut health, comfort food, porridge, breakfast, digestive health