Everyday meals

Lahoh (soft fermented pancake)

A large, soft, spongy fermented pancake cooked on one side only. It is Djibouti's everyday bread, served with stews and eaten at breakfast or dinner.

Ingredients

503 kcal per serving

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

In a large bowl, mix the flour, yeast, sugar and salt.
Gradually pour in the lukewarm water while whisking to get a smooth, lump-free batter with the consistency of liquid cream.
Cover and let ferment for 2 hours in a warm spot, until the batter doubles in volume and is covered in bubbles.
Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat and lightly brush it with oil.
Pour a small ladle of batter into the center and swirl it into a disc, like a thick pancake.
Cook covered for 2 to 3 minutes, until the surface is dry and covered in small holes, without browning the top.
Remove the lahoh and repeat with the remaining batter, lightly oiling the pan between each one.
Stack the lahoh as you go in a clean cloth so they stay soft.