Swallow
Foutou Igname

Foutou Igname

Côte d'Ivoire

45Minutes
MediumLevel
4Serves
9Steps
About

A pale, springy pounded-yam swallow eaten across Côte d'Ivoire, especially by Baoulé and Malinké families, served with rich meat and palm-nut sauces.

Equipment
  • Pot
  • Mortar and pestle (or sturdy bowl)
  • Knife
  • Bowl of water
Ingredients
White yam800 g
Waterfor boiling
Saltpinch (optional)

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