Everyday meals
Banku
A soft, slightly tangy dough made from fermented corn and cassava flour, cooked into smooth balls. It typically accompanies fish soups and hot pepper sauces, and is eaten by hand.
Ingredients
Ingredients
On the side
Nutrition facts
401 kcal per serving
- Protein
- 9.8 g
- Carbohydrates
- 83.9 g
- of which sugars
- 1 g
- Fat
- 2 g
- Fiber
- 3.2 g
Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.
Instructions
- Mix the fermented corn flour and cassava flour in a bowl with a little cold water, until you have a smooth paste with no lumps.
- Bring a liter of salted water to a boil in a thick pot.
- Gradually pour the flour mixture into the boiling water while constantly stirring with a wooden spatula, to prevent lumps from forming.
- Cook over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring often, until the dough pulls away from the sides and becomes firm and elastic.
- Dampen your hands, shape into smooth balls and serve warm.
Variations and tips
Softer version. Add a little more water at the end of cooking for a softer dough that is easier to dip.
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Original Ecomely recipe.