Beninese Akassa with spicy sauce
A firm corn-flour dough served with a quick tomato, onion, bell pepper, and chili sauce. Makes 4 portions; times are approximate estimates.
This recipe presents a quick version of Akassa made with corn flour and served with spicy sauce. Descriptions of the dish vary: it is also described as a fermented corn dough. This version follows the flour-and-water preparation.
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Method
- 01
Prepare the vegetables
Chop the tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, and fresh chili pepper.
Ready to continue when: All the vegetables are chopped and ready to cook.
10 min - 02
Heat the water
Pour about 1 liter of the water into a pot and heat until hot; it does not need to come to a full boil.
Ready to continue when: The water is hot and ready for the flour.
5 min - 03
Cook the corn dough
Gradually add the fine corn flour to the hot water, stirring continuously. Add the remaining water and the salt gradually. Cook while stirring until the dough is thick, smooth, and firm.
Ready to continue when: The dough is thick, even, and firm, with no visible lumps.
20 min - 04
Make the spicy sauce
Heat the vegetable oil in a pan. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook for a few minutes. Add the tomatoes and fresh chili pepper; cook over medium heat until the sauce thickens.
Ready to continue when: The onion and bell pepper are tender, and the tomato sauce has thickened.
8 min - 05
Rest and serve
Remove the dough from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes. Divide it into 4 rounded portions and serve with the spicy sauce.
Ready to continue when: The dough has been divided into 4 portions, each served with sauce.
5 min
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