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Kisra

Thin fermented sorghum flatbread.

Prep5 min
Cook20 min
Total8 h 25 min
Serves6
DifficultyEasy
Per serving252 kcal
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ChadMain courseVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Sorghum flour400 g
  • Water700 ml
  • Salt1/2 tsp

Method

  1. FermentMix flour and water to a thin batter; ferment overnight.
  2. CookSpread paper-thin on a hot griddle and cook 1 minute until it lifts off.
  3. ServeStack and serve with stews.

Nutrition per serving

Calories252 kcal
Protein7.3 g
Carbohydrates48.7 g
Fat2.8 g
Fibre5.7 g
Sugar0.0 g
Sodium203 mg
Saturated fat0.5 g
Serving sizeabout 180 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 Kisra take to make?

About 8 h 25 min in total: 5 min of preparation and 20 min of cooking, plus 8 h resting.

How many calories are in Kisra?

About 252 kcal per serving, with 7 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 180 g each.

Which allergens does Kisra contain?

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

Where is Kisra from?

Kisra is a main course from Chad. Thin fermented sorghum flatbread.

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