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Panket

Cultural Context

Panket is a traditional dish from The Gambia, often enjoyed during special occasions and celebrations. It reflects the local use of rice flour and coconut, staples in Gambian cuisine. Today, Panket is cherished not only in Gambia but also by those exploring West African culinary traditions worldwide.

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4 servings
Servings4
1 cup water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup rice flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 seasoning cube
1 medium onion, chopped
4 oz smoked fish, flaked
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup sugar

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

1

Measure the water for the pancake sauce.

2

Add a little amount of salt.

3

Add a little amount of raising agent.

4

Add a little amount of sugar and mix it all together.

5

Put the flour in a big bowl.

6

Add the water slowly to the flour while mixing until smooth.

7

Cover the mixture and let it rise in the sun.

8

Peel and wash the onion.

9

Remove the bones from the smoked fish.

10

Pound the onion and pepper together.

11

Heat a lot of oil for deep frying.

12

Start frying the pancakes using hands for measurement.

Equipment Needed

steamer basketmixing bowls

Dietary

gluten-freeveganplant-based

Allergens

coconut

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