Ingredients
For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Millet flour500 g
- Water1.5 L
- Tamarind water or lemon juice2 tbsp
- Onion1
- Tomatoes2
- Soumbala (fermented néré seeds)1 tbsp
- Chilli1
- Shea butter or oil3 tbsp
- Water800 ml
- Salt1 1/2 tsp
- Okra400 g
- Potash (kanwa) or baking soda1/4 tsp
Method
- PorridgeWhisk a third of the flour into boiling water with a little tamarind water to make a thin porridge.
- StiffenAdd the rest of the flour gradually, stirring hard with a wooden spatula, until a smooth, stiff paste.
- ShapeScoop into bowls to set.
- BaseFry onion, tomato and chilli in shea butter; add soumbala.
- SauceAdd water. Add chopped or dried okra with a pinch of potash and cook, stirring, 15 minutes until slimy and thick.
- ServeServe the tô with the sauce
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 410 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 11.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 70.9 g |
| Fat | 9.6 g |
| Fibre | 10.4 g |
| Sugar | 3.4 g |
| Sodium | 701 mg |
| Saturated fat | 4.2 g |
| Serving size | about 610 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains none of the common allergens.
Quick answers
How long does Tô with Okra Sauce take to make?
About 55 min in total: 25 min of preparation and 30 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Tô with Okra Sauce?
About 410 kcal per serving, with 11 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 610 g each.
Which allergens does Tô with Okra Sauce contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Tô with Okra Sauce from?
Tô with Okra Sauce is a main course from Burkina Faso. Tô with slimy okra sauce (sauce gombo).