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Djenkoume recipe
Savor the rich flavors of Togo with this hearty dish!
Ingredients
- 400 g cornmeal
- 800 ml water
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 300 g vegetables (mixed)
- 200 g fish (smoked)
How to make Djenkoume
- In a large pot, bring 1 liter of water to a rolling boil, then add 1 teaspoon of salt to enhance flavor.
- Gradually pour in 400 g of cornmeal, whisking continuously to prevent lumps as the mixture heats up.
- Cook the mixture for about 30 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally until it thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pot.
- In a separate pan, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat, then add chopped mixed vegetables and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Add 200 g of smoked fish to the sautéed vegetables and cook together for an additional 5 minutes, stirring gently to combine.
- Serve approximately 400 g of the thick cornmeal porridge topped generously with the sautéed vegetable and fish mixture.
What is Djenkoume?
Djenkoume is a traditional dish from Togo, cooked in a pan, and takes about 60 minutes from start to finish. It is built around cornmeal, vegetables (mixed) and fish (smoked). The recipe below uses 6 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Djenkoume take?
At 60 minutes it is quicker than 57% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 17 dishes built on cornmeal. The method runs to 6 steps, the longest being 30 minutes.
Any tips for making Djenkoume?
Using smoked fish adds a rich flavor to the porridge.
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