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Kenkey

Fermented corn dough steamed in husks — tangy, filling and unbeatable with fried fish and pepper.

2 hrServes 6
Kenkey

Method

  1. 1

    Mix fermented corn dough with water and cook half of it into a thick aflata.

  2. 2

    Combine the cooked portion with the raw dough and knead until even.

  3. 3

    Wrap portions tightly in soaked corn husks.

  4. 4

    Steam over boiling water for 90 minutes.

  5. 5

    Unwrap and serve hot with fried fish and pepper sauce.

Also needed from home

  • Corn husks
  • Salt
  • Fried fish