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IFTAR | HOW TO MAKE NYOO PANCAKETO/PANCAKE DUGUP AKA MILLET FLOUR PANCAKE DOUGHNUT

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Nyoo Pancaketo

Cultural Context

Originating from The Gambia, Nyoo Pancaketo is a beloved breakfast staple often enjoyed with syrup or fruit. Traditionally made with simple ingredients, it reflects the Gambian emphasis on communal meals and sharing. Today, variations can be found across West Africa, with each region adding its unique twist, making it a cherished dish beyond its borders.

GambianGMbreakfast
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 cups self-raising flour
water (to desired consistency)
2 cups sugar
100 g butter
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups millet flour
milk (as needed)
fresh mint

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while cornmeal is often more affordable.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is usually less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is cost-effective.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal is a plant-based alternative, and aquafaba is a budget-friendly egg replacer.

1

Introduce the recipe and ingredients.

2

Add 4 cups of self-raising flour to a large mixing bowl.

3

Add water to the flour, mixing with hands to achieve a desired consistency (not too watery, not too thick).

4

Add 2 cups of sugar to the mixture.

5

Add 100 g of butter and mix everything together.

6

Crack in 2 eggs, mixing well after each addition.

7

Add 1 teaspoon of baking powder and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, then mix again.

8

Chop fresh mint and add it to the mixture.

9

Gradually add 2 cups of millet flour while mixing.

10

If the mixture becomes too thick, add milk as needed to achieve a smooth consistency.

11

Refrigerate the batter for 10-30 minutes to let it settle.

12

Heat oil in a skillet until hot.

13

Give the batter a final mix before frying.

14

Pour the batter into the hot oil to fry the pancakes, ensuring they are nicely browned before removing them from the skillet.

15

Serve the pancakes hot, optionally with ginger and sorrel drinks.

Cooking Techniques

mixingfrying

Equipment Needed

large mixing bowlskilletknife

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

PancakeNyoo Pancake

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