Egbo (food)

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Egbo, a Nigerian local food

Egbo is a Yoruba dish popular especially among the people from Ibadan. The food is made from dry corn which is cooked until soft.[1][2] Also known as corn porridge, egbo is similar to oatmeal. When eaten with sauce, beans and vegetables it is known as ororo robo.[3]

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  • 1 cup (~240 mL) of cornmeal, ground corn, or corn flour
  • 4 cups (~960 mL) of water (adjust depending on the desired thickness)
  • 1/4 cup (~60 mL) of sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) of salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) of ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) of vanilla extract (optional)
  • Milk (optional, for creaminess)
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) of butter or margarine (optional)

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