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Place over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer, being careful not to burn the milk.","group":"Cooking","title":"Combine the milk, sugar, and a pinch of salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Once the milk is hot, slowly pour in the semolina in a steady stream while whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming.","group":"Cooking","title":"Once the milk is hot, slowly pour","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Continue to cook over low-medium heat, whisking frequently, for about 2-4 minutes until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency.","group":"Cooking","title":"Continue to cook","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Pour the hot porridge into bowls. Drizzle with melted butter and dust generously with cocoa powder before serving immediately.","group":"Serving","title":"Pour the hot porridge","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"For the best flavor, use whole milk. You can adjust the thickness by adding slightly more or less semolina. Topping variations include cinnamon sugar, grated chocolate, or honey.","cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Czech","Slovak"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer"],"equipment":["saucepan","whisk"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["milk","gluten"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":2,"unit":"bowls","note":"Standard breakfast portions"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"This dish is best served immediately as it thickens significantly as it cools."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the fridge. 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