COPPER🇧🇯 Benin
Pâte recipe
Savor the rich flavors of Benin with this hearty dish.
Ingredients
- 400 g corn flour
- 800 ml water
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 300 g sauce
How to make Pâte
- In a large pot, boil 800 ml of water and add 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Gradually add 400 g of corn flour while stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
- Cook on low heat for 15 minutes, stirring until it thickens and becomes smooth.
- Once thickened, remove the mixture from heat and shape it into balls or flat discs.
- Allow the pâte to cool slightly at room temperature before serving.
- Serve warm with sauce on the side.
What is Pâte?
Pâte is a traditional dish from Benin, boiled, and takes about 60 minutes from start to finish. It is built around corn flour and sauce. The recipe below uses 5 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Pâte take?
At 60 minutes it is quicker than 57% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 3 dishes built on corn flour. The method runs to 6 steps, the longest being 15 minutes.
Any tips for making Pâte?
Stir continuously to ensure a lump-free consistency.
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