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ATTIEKE

Is traditionally made by women in villages across the especially in southern and central Ivory Coast. The cassava root is peeled, grated and mixed with a previously fermented cassava with a texture similar to that of couscous. It can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup of dried attieke
  • 1 cup of water
  • 2 tbsp of olive oil
  • 2 jalapeno peppers diced
  • ½ medium onions diced
  • Salt to taste
  • Msg free bouillon (optional)
  • Tuna (optional)

PREPARATION

  • In large a bowl, mix attieke and water
  • After complete absorption of water, stir your attieke with a fork.
  • Microwave for 2 to 3minutes or steam while stirring for about 3 minutes.
  • Remove from microwave or steamer.
  • Add oil, diced onion & pepper, salt and bouillon stir well.
  • Serve warm or cold with fish, plantain or meat

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