Homestyle Uji wa Wimbi

Nov 1, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Homestyle Uji wa Wimbi: Homestyle Uji wa Wimbi, millet porridge drink fully cooked, served in an appropriate regional glass…

Millet porridge drink fully cooked. A homestyle take on a drink from Tanzania, made with easy-to-find ingredients. Makes 2 glasses in about 30 minutes.

Prep 12 min

Cook 18 min

Flavor Classic

Serve Hot

Total 30 min

Yield 2 glasses

Ingredients

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glasses

7.0 tbsp (52.0 g)finger millet flour
1 ¾ cups (420.0 ml)pasteurized whole milk
1.0 cup (220.0 ml)filtered water
2 ½ tbsp (32.0 g)granulated sugar
½ tsp (1.5 g)ground cinnamon

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Instructions

Check finger millet flour is food-grade; fully cook raw cereal or grain flour according to package directions before consumption.
In a saucepan whisk the grain component into water and simmer 10–15 minutes, stirring, until fully cooked and no raw-flour taste remains.
Add milk, sugar and cinnamon, then simmer 3–5 minutes, stirring often; thin with hot water if the mixture is too thick to pour.
Blend briefly for a smooth texture if appropriate, then divide between two mugs or chill promptly to serve cold.

Tips

Grain or flour components must be cooked thoroughly; dry flour should never be consumed raw.
Perishables must not sit at room temperature longer than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F (32°C).

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make homestyle uji wa wimbi?

Plan on 12 minutes of prep and 18 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 2 glasses.

How should I store homestyle uji wa wimbi?

Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.

Can I make homestyle uji wa wimbi ahead?

Best made just before serving. Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.

Millet porridge drink fully cooked. A homestyle take on a drink from Tanzania, made with easy-to-find ingredients. Makes 2 glasses in about 30 minutes.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 2 servings this recipe makes.

291 Calories / serving

7.5g Fat

46.6g Carbs

9.6g Protein

27.1g Sugar

Whole recipe (2 servings): ~582 cal · 15g fat · 93g carbs · 19g protein · 54g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.