Hausa koko

Hausa Koko is a beloved traditional Ghanaian spiced millet porridge that has been enjoyed as a popular breakfast and street food across West Africa for generations. Made from fermented millet blended with aromatic spices including ginger, grains of selim (hwentia), and cloves, it delivers a uniquely tangy, warming, and creamy flavour that is both comforting and energising. Hausa koko is commonly enjoyed with fried bean cakes (koose/akara), bofrot (puff puff), or bread, often sweetened with sugar and enriched with condensed milk and groundnuts. Rich in complex carbohydrates, B vitamins, magnesium, and calcium from millet, it provides a satisfying, nutritious start to the day.