How to make Masa/Waina - West African Yeasted Cake

rice flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

yeast

🥗Healthier: baking powder

💰Cheaper: sourdough starter

Baking powder provides a quicker rise.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with additional flavor.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is less processed.

Soak indigenous West African rice overnight in a warm place.

Remove soaking water and add 2/3 cup cooked rice, 3 tbsp sugar, salt, and 1 cup water to the soaked rice.

Blend the mixture until smooth, adding instant yeast and mixing well.

Store the batter in a warm place to proof and rise.

Heat shea butter and roasted peanut oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

Add batter to the pan, ensuring enough oil for a crispy brown outside.

Flip the Masa to cook evenly, adjusting heat as necessary.

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