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Tô (Burkina Faso)

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A thick millet or sorghum porridge that is torn in pieces and dipped in sauce. It is the daily staple of the Sahel.

History

Grain porridges are among the oldest foods, and tô is eaten daily across Burkina Faso.

Ingredients

  • Millet or sorghum flour
  • Water
  • Tamarind (optional)
  • Baobab leaves or okra
  • Dried fish
  • Salt

How it's made

  1. Boil water in a pot
  2. Add flour slowly while stirring hard
  3. Beat until thick and smooth
  4. Shape into a ball
  5. Serve with sauce and eat with the right hand

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