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Akassa

Akassa

Benin

35Minutes
MediumLevel
5Serves
9Steps
About

A soft, gently sour fermented-corn staple cherished by the Fon and Yoruba of Benin, wrapped in leaves and eaten with saucy stews like moyo.

Equipment
  • Pot
  • Whisk
  • Wooden spatula
  • Sieve
  • Bowl
  • Leaves or small bowls for shaping
Ingredients
Fermented corn dough500 g
Water4 cups
Saltpinch (optional)

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