La bouillie (Chadian food)
| Type | Porridge |
|---|---|
| Course | Breakfast |
| Place of origin | Chad |
| Associated cuisine | Chadian cuisine |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients |
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| Ingredients generally used |
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| Similar dishes | Oatmeal |
La bouillie is a porridge from Chad similar to oatmeal. It is made from milk and wheat berry or rice, thickened with flour or millet paste, and sweetened with peanut butter or brown sugar. It can be further flavored with lemon or buttermilk to make it tangy. It is topped with bananas, strawberries, ginger, peanuts, or whatever is locally available. La bouillie is a breakfast dish meant to be served hot.[1][2][3]
References
- ^ "LA BOUILLIE from CHAD – Around the World in One Kitchen". Eat This NY. 2022-08-31. Retrieved 2026-01-25.
- ^ "Chadian Food: 8 Traditional Dishes of Chad". Travel Food Atlas. 2022-12-09. Retrieved 2026-01-25.
- ^ "What's Eaten Where: Chad". cyprus-mail.com. 2023-04-15. Retrieved 2026-01-25.