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Kossam

Cultural Context

Kossam is a traditional dish from Cameroon, often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations. It highlights the use of local ingredients and reflects the rich culinary heritage of the region. This hearty beef stew is cherished for its comforting flavors and is commonly served with rice or plantains, making it a beloved staple in many Cameroonian households.

CameroonianCMmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups dried milk
1 cup strawberry yogurt with live culture
4 cups lukewarm water
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla flavor

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and less expensive than beef.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier but may be more expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be homemade.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Dried basil can mimic some flavors of bay leaves.

1

Pour lukewarm water into a bowl or pot.

2

Add dried milk to the lukewarm water and mix until well combined.

3

Open the strawberry yogurt and transfer it into the milk mixture.

4

Mix the yogurt into the milk mixture until well combined.

5

Cover the mixture with a cloth and place it in a dark and warm area for fermentation.

6

Let it sit for 8 hours in a warm area, near a heater if necessary.

7

After 8 hours, check the consistency of the yogurt; it should be thick.

8

If desired, add sugar or honey for sweetness and mix well.

9

Add vanilla flavor to the mixture and mix until combined.

10

Transfer the yogurt to the fridge to chill for a couple of hours before serving.

11

After chilling, check the consistency again; it should be thicker than before.

12

Serve some yogurt in a glass and taste it.

13

Transfer some yogurt into freezer bags for storage.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlwhiskclean clothrefrigerator

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Also Known As

KossamKossam de boeuf

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