How to make traditional Gambian (Fula) Dish: Latchiri | My Gambia | My Magazine

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned tuna is more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Dried herbs can mimic flavor without needing bay leaves.

cayenne pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

Paprika offers color and mild flavor at a lower cost.

Pound the millet or rice into powder.

Sprinkle a small amount of water on the flour and mix to form small balls.

Sieve the mixture to remove unwanted grains before steaming.

Place the mixture in a clay colander over a cooking pot.

Seal the pot with a paste made from leftover powder to trap steam.

Steam the mixture, then remove and detangle the balls.

Return the mixture to the fire to steam again, sprinkling a little water if needed.

Check if the balls are soft to determine if cooked.

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