Steamed
Kwacoco Bible (Steamed Cocoyam Loaf)
About
A hearty steamed loaf of grated cocoyam, smoked fish, and greens wrapped in banana leaves, a signature dish of the Bakweri people of Southwest Cameroon.
Equipment
- Box grater or food processor
- Large bowl
- Banana leaves or foil
- Large steaming pot
- String or kitchen twine
Ingredients
Cocoyams (taro)1.2 kg
Smoked fish, deboned and flaked2 cups
Red palm oil0.5 cup
Fresh spinach or cocoyam leaves, chopped2 cups
Crayfish, ground3 tbsp
Onion, chopped1
Scotch bonnet pepper, ground1
Stock cubes2
Saltto taste
Banana leaves (or foil)1 pack
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