Swallow
Kokonte (Dried Cassava Swallow)
About
A firm, elastic swallow made from sun-dried cassava flour, eaten by the Ewe of southern Togo (and across the border in Ghana) with rich groundnut or palm-nut soup.
Equipment
- Heavy pot
- Sturdy wooden spatula
- Kettle
Ingredients
Kokonte flour (dried cassava flour)2 cups
Cold water (for mixing)1 cup
Hot water (for cooking)2.5 cups
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