Ingredients
For 4 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Fonio400 g
- Water1.5 L
- Salt1 tsp
- Butter or oil1 tbsp
Method
- CookWash the fonio; steam twice in a cloth-lined steamer (about 25 minutes in all), fluffing between steamings.
- ServeServe with a groundnut, leaf or okra sauce.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 403 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 11.0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 73.0 g |
| Fat | 7.1 g |
| Fibre | 8.5 g |
| Sugar | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 623 mg |
| Saturated fat | 2.5 g |
| Serving size | about 480 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains Milk.
Quick answers
How long does Fonio take to make?
About 31 min in total: 6 min of preparation and 25 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Fonio?
About 403 kcal per serving, with 11 g of protein. The recipe makes 4 servings of about 480 g each.
Which allergens does Fonio contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains Milk. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Fonio from?
Fonio is a main course from Guinea. Guinean fonio: the staple eaten with sauces and stews.