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Asida recipe
Delight in the rich, comforting flavors of Asida!
Ingredients
- 500 g wheat flour
- 1000 ml water
- 5 tsp salt
- 100 g butter
- 50 g sugar
How to make Asida
- In a large pot, bring 1 liter of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the boiling water and stir until dissolved.
- Gradually whisk in 500 g of wheat flour while stirring to prevent lumps forming.
- Cook the mixture for 2-3 minutes until it starts thickening.
- Lower the heat to low and continue stirring for about 10 minutes until it thickens significantly.
- Remove the pot from heat and let the asida cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
- Serve the asida warm, drizzled with 100 g of melted butter.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of sugar on top before serving.
What is Asida?
Asida is a traditional dish from South Sudan, boiled, and takes about 45 minutes from start to finish. It is built around wheat flour and butter. The recipe below uses 5 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Asida take?
At 45 minutes it is quicker than 69% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 2 dishes built on wheat flour. The method runs to 8 steps, the longest being 10 minutes.
Any tips for making Asida?
Stir continuously to avoid lumps in the Asida.
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