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Make authentic Semolina Porridge with this foolproof recipe. Packed with rich traditional flavor, step-by-step photos, and cooking tips by Denisiya on EatMee Recipes.

Semolina porridge is a referred to as a cereal. It is boiled to produce a porridge; a popular brand of this is Taystee Wheat or Cream of Wheat. This porridge is most popular in South Africa, United States of America & Poland.
Growing up, I remember always troubling my late grandmother to prepare this porridge for me. I love it when the semolina grains are a bit swelled & feel like tiny beads in your mouth. If you haven’t tried it yet, give it a chance & trust me you will be preparing this very often.
The semolina is cooked in water, milk or a blend of the two. You can make it as thick or weak as you prefer & as sweet as you need.
It’s a healthy & warm start to the day, not forgetting, a very filling meal – although I can eat this meal all day long because that’s how good it tastes.
Semolina is coarse, refined wheat middlings of durum wheat essentially utilized as a part of making pasta & couscous.
In a medium sized pot, add in the semolina. I have used the Snowflake brand but you may use whichever brand you prefer.

Next, add in the salt.

Then add in the sugar.

Pour in ½ cup of the boiling water.

Thereafter, pour in the milk.

Turn the stove on to medium high heat & begin stirring the mixture continuously with a whisk or a fork.

After a minute, you will notice the mixture beginning to thicken.

Pour in a little boiling water at a time & continue stirring for 5 minutes.

Turn off the stove heat & pour in more milk or boiling water as per the consistency you prefer. Mix well.

I prefer my Semolina Porridge a bit thick.

Do a taste check for the sweetness & add more sugar if required.
Empty contents of the pot into a bowl.

Serve hot. If you happen to find a few lumps in your porridge, that’s perfectly normal. These are the tastiest bits that form when the porridge is’nr constantly mixed through on the stove-top.

This Semolina Porridge can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days. To reheat, simply microwave or heat on a stove top & add a little milk to it.

Follow along with Denisiya's step-by-step video guide for Semolina Porridge.
Expert kitchen guidance and troubleshooting for making the best Semolina Porridge
Absolutely! You can easily tailor the heat by increasing or reducing the chili powder and fresh chilies to suit your family’s palate without compromising the authentic flavor profile.
Yes, you can freeze Semolina Porridge in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 2 to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before gently reheating.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat with a splash of water, or in the microwave covered with a damp paper towel to retain moisture.

Hi, I'm Denisiya! Food lover, recipe developer, and founder of EatMee Recipes. I specialize in authentic South African Durban Indian cuisine, comforting curries, and modern Instant Pot adaptations. Every recipe on this site is tested in my personal kitchen to ensure you get mouth-watering, foolproof results every time.
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