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Tô with Tomato Sauce

Tô with tomato sauce.

Prep25 min
Cook35 min
Total1 h
Serves6
DifficultyMedium
Per serving404 kcal
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Burkina FasoMain courseVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyDairy-freeNut-free

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
  • Extra tomatoes3
  • Tomato paste2 tbsp

Method

  1. PorridgeWhisk a third of the flour into boiling water with a little tamarind water to make a thin porridge.
  2. StiffenAdd the rest of the flour gradually, stirring hard with a wooden spatula, until a smooth, stiff paste.
  3. ShapeScoop into bowls to set.
  4. BaseFry onion, tomato and chilli in shea butter; add soumbala.
  5. SauceAdd water. Cook the tomatoes down with paste 20 minutes.
  6. ServeServe the tô with the sauce

Nutrition per serving

Calories404 kcal
Protein10.8 g
Carbohydrates69.3 g
Fat9.6 g
Fibre9.2 g
Sugar4.6 g
Sodium651 mg
Saturated fat4.2 g
Serving sizeabout 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 Tomato Sauce take to make?

About 1 h in total: 25 min of preparation and 35 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Tô with Tomato Sauce?

About 404 kcal per serving, with 11 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 610 g each.

Which allergens does Tô with Tomato Sauce contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Tô with Tomato Sauce from?

Tô with Tomato Sauce is a main course from Burkina Faso. Tô with tomato sauce.

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