Thin porridges, unfermented
Atole Mexico, Central
America
Kernels ground or cooked in lime or water to produce masa. This is boiled for 15–20 min
Pinole Mexico, Central
America
Same as atole except kernels are first roasted for 3–15 min on griddle
Mingau Brazil Corn grits or immature kernels are cooked in water to produce porridge like atole
Canjica munguca Brazil Degermed corn kernels cooked with sugar and milk
Pamonha Brazil Immature corn that is steam cooked in a sac of corn husks
Fermented thin porridge
Ogi Nigeria Kernels are steeped and fermented for several days. Fermented sediment is boiled in water to produce
porridge
Uji, ugali East Africa Corn slurry is fermented for several days until it becomes acidic. Slurry boiled and flavored with sugar
Mahewu South Africa Corn meal mixed with water and boiled for 1.5 h