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Fakoye

Songhai green jute-leaf sauce from Gao and Timbuktu.

Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Serves6
DifficultyEasy
Per serving352 kcal
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MaliMain courseHalal-friendlyNut-free

Ingredients

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

  • Lamb700 g
  • Dried jute leaves (fakoye), powdered80 g
  • Dried okra powder2 tbsp
  • Onion1
  • Tomato2
  • Stock cube1
  • Oil3 tbsp
  • Water1 L
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Black pepper1/2 tsp

Method

  1. MeatCook the meat with onion and tomato.
  2. LeavesWhisk in the leaf powders; simmer until thick and green.

Nutrition per serving

Calories352 kcal
Protein21.2 g
Carbohydrates4.8 g
Fat28.1 g
Fibre1.3 g
Sugar2.3 g
Sodium582 mg
Saturated fat10.3 g
Serving sizeabout 410 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains none of the common allergens. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Fakoye take to make?

About 45 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 30 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Fakoye?

About 352 kcal per serving, with 21 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 410 g each.

Which allergens does Fakoye contain?

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

Where is Fakoye from?

Fakoye is a main course from Mali. Songhai green jute-leaf sauce from Gao and Timbuktu.

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