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How to make Sakomi ✅ The Togolese SPAGHETTI SALAD RECIPE ✔️ ✔️Ndudu by Fafa

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Togolese Spaghetti Salad

Cultural Context

Originating from Togo, Togolese Spaghetti Salad is a vibrant dish that reflects the country's love for fresh ingredients and communal meals. Traditionally served at gatherings and celebrations, it brings together diverse flavors and textures, making it a favorite for both locals and visitors. In recent years, this salad has gained popularity beyond Togo, inspiring variations in other West African countries and among international food enthusiasts.

TogoleseTGside
45 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
8 oz spaghetti
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
2 egg whites
1 cup carrots, shredded
1 cup white onions, chopped
1 cup sugar drop tomatoes, halved
1 cup green peppers, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup beetroots, grated
1/4 cup basil, chopped
2 cups lettuce, shredded

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

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats, while sunflower oil is more economical.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers additional health benefits, while white vinegar is less expensive.

mustard

🥗Healthier: honey mustard

💰Cheaper: yellow mustard

Honey mustard adds sweetness, while yellow mustard is a budget-friendly option.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Cilantro offers a fresh flavor, while dried parsley is cost-effective.

1

Add water and salt to a frying pan and bring to a boil.

2

Add spaghetti to the boiling water and cook until al dente, following package instructions.

3

Reserve egg whites from hard-boiled eggs used for mayonnaise.

4

Blanch thinly sliced carrots in hot water for about 30 seconds to maintain crunch.

5

In a bowl, combine cooked spaghetti, reserved egg whites, blanched carrots, chopped white onions, and sugar drop tomatoes.

6

Mix in mayonnaise until well combined, ensuring it's not drenched.

7

Add chopped green peppers and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

8

Incorporate beetroots soaked in vinegar for a sour-sweet taste.

9

Add basil as the herb of choice and mix everything together.

10

Add lettuce just before serving to prevent wilting.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixing

Equipment Needed

large potcolandermixing bowlwhiskknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

Salade de SpaghettiSpaghetti Togolaise

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