How Do Malian Millet Porridge Vendors Sell Tô?

cassava

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Sweet potato offers more nutrients while cornmeal is budget-friendly.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

fish

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken is leaner than fish, and tofu is a cost-effective protein.

meat

🥗Healthier: lean cuts

💰Cheaper: ground meat

Lean cuts are healthier, while ground meat is more affordable.

Peel and chop the cassava and plantains into small pieces.

Boil the cassava in water until soft, about 20-30 minutes.

Drain and mash the cassava until smooth and lump-free.

In a separate pot, boil the plantains until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Mash the plantains and combine with the cassava mash.

Add salt and mix well until fully incorporated.

In a pan, heat palm oil over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté chopped onions, garlic, and ginger until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Add chopped vegetables, fish, and meat to the pan, cooking until done.

Stir in spices and peppers, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Form the cassava and plantain mixture into balls or a mound.

Serve the tô with the sautéed mixture on top.

Cooking Techniques

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