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Small steamed or boiled balls of millet dough, served with a light sauce. It is an everyday dish in several regions of Chad.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

On the side

Nutrition facts

247 kcal per serving

Protein
8.5 g
Carbohydrates
42.3 g
of which sugars
0.9 g
Fat
4 g
Fiber
2.2 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Mix the millet flour into 200 ml of cold water with the salt until you get a soft dough.
  2. Pour the rest of the water into a saucepan and bring to the boil.
  3. Add the dough in a thin stream into the boiling water, stirring, then let it thicken for 5 minutes.
  4. Let it cool slightly, then shape small balls the size of a walnut, wetting your hands.
  5. Arrange them in an oiled steamer and steam for 10 to 15 minutes.
  6. Serve warm with the sauce of your choice, drizzled with a little oil.

Variations and tips

Fried balls. Fry the cooled balls in hot oil for 3 minutes for a crispy version.

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