Cooking Fonio al Senegal with Chef Pierre Thiam

fonio

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa offers similar nutritional benefits and is often more accessible.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats while canola is cost-effective.

Rinse fonio under cold water to remove impurities.

Boil water in a pot over high heat.

Add salt and fonio to the boiling water.

Stir gently and reduce heat to low.

Cover the pot and cook for about 10 minutes until water is absorbed.

Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.

Fluff the fonio with a fork to separate the grains.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add bell peppers, carrots, and peas, cooking until tender, about 5 minutes.

Stir in cooked fonio and mix well with vegetables.

Add spices, herbs, and lemon juice; combine thoroughly.

Serve hot as a side or main dish.

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