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Steamed fonio on a square plate
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Steamed Fonio

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 6 tbsp fonio flour, heaped
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil melted
  • thyme
  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 2 tbsp onion paste

Instructions

  • Mix fonio flour with water until consistency resembles breadcrumbs.
  • Boil water in a pan on which a colander can comfortably sit. Once the water is boiling turn down the heat to a low simmer.
  • Place the fonio into the colander, spread out as evenly as possible and cover with a lid. 
  • Periodically (about every 15 minutes) use a fork to gently loosen the fonio.
  • The fonio is cooked once the texture and colour is uniform all through and it no longer has a floury taste.
  • In a frying pan heat some coconut oil and fry the garlic paste, onion paste and thyme for 3 minutes.
  • Add in steamed fonio and mix thoroughly.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

  1. You can use fonio grains instead of fonio flour and the results will be just as good. The grains however will result in a more uniform end result.
  2. If you are using this makeshift steamer then be sure to check whether the water is sufficient in the pot. You may need to top up the water.