How to COOK AUTHENTIC Traditional ATTIEKE / ACHEKE in IVORY COAST from scratch

fresh fish

🥗Healthier: grilled fish

💰Cheaper: frozen fish

Grilled fish offers a healthier option, while frozen fish is more budget-friendly.

attieke

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: couscous

Quinoa is a nutritious alternative, while couscous is often less expensive.

Peel the fresh cassava and cut into smaller chunks.

Wash the cassava thoroughly in three rounds to remove toxins.

Grind the cassava to form a paste using a mill.

Ferment the paste overnight depending on the weather.

Press the fermented cassava to drain out excess water.

Sift the grated cassava through a coarse mesh to form uniform granules.

Partially sun dry the granules to improve shelf life before cooking.

Steam the granules until fluffy.

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