Hausa koko (original) (raw)

Hausa koko also known as spicy millet porridge, is a Ghanaian street food commonly eaten as a breakfast meal. It can also be taken in late afternoon as snack. It is made from millet with a few local spices added to give it a particular taste and color. It is called Hausa koko because of the notion it was created in the Northern areas of Ghana. It is also common in the various communities in Ghana. It is usually accompanied by a Ghanaian fried bean bun called Koose, Pinkaso, a spicy fried flour dumpling, or the Nigerian bean cake called Akara.