Akume – Corn Porridge

Togo's most important food crop is corn. This cereal grain is grown on 40 percent of the country's arable land. As a result, corn features prominently in many Togolese breakfast recipes. The porridge Akume is a tasty example of one of them.

It's a ridiculously simple blend of ground corn and fermented cassava. Anyone who is hungry only needs to heat it in a saucepan and stir continuously until the mixture becomes firm. They can wolf down the dish with an extra pinch of salt to quickly replenish their energy.

Akume is an excellent dish to serve at a Togo family reunion. Try this dish at least once if you plan a trip to Togo in the future. Your trip will not be complete unless you try this dish. Many visitors are pleasantly surprised by its distinct flavor and report having a pleasant experience with it.