Bread
Aboloo (Steamed Corn Bread)

Aboloo (Steamed Corn Bread)

Ghana

60Minutes
MediumLevel
5Serves
9Steps
About

A soft, slightly sweet steamed corn bread of the Ga and Ewe peoples, made from fermented corn dough and eaten with fried fish, shito and pepper.

Equipment
  • Bowl
  • Steamer or pot with rack
  • Leaves or moulds
  • Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Fermented corn dough3 cups
Sugar3 tbsp
Instant yeast1 tsp
Salt1/2 tsp
Corn flour (to adjust)2 tbsp
Wateras needed
Leaves for wrappingas needed

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