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Attiéké

Attiéké is a traditional Ivorian dish made from fermented cassava. It is often presented as an accompaniment to chicken or fish.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 people
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: African

Ingredients

  • 2 cups attiéké (in a box)
Salad
  • 3 tomatoes , finely diced
  • 1 red onion , finely diced
  • 1 green hot pepper , finely diced
  • ½ Maggi cube (optional)
  • vegetable oil
Accompaniement
  • roast chicken (or grilled fish)
Equipment
  • Steam basket

Instructions

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  1. Add the attiéké to a large bowl, and moisten with at least 1 cup (250 ml) of water, or more, to obtain a well wet grain. Separate by mixing between the fingers.
  2. Place the moistened attiéké in a clean cloth over a steamer. Close the cloth, and steam the attiéké for 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. Open the cloth, stir the attiéké slightly, and close the cloth again. Continue to steam for 8 to 10 minutes.
  4. Pour the attiéké in a bowl and fluff with a fork.
Salad
  1. In a salad bowl, combine the tomatoes, red onions and peppers.
  2. Season with vegetable oil and the crumbled Maggi cube.
Assembly
  1. On a plate, present the attiéké topped with salad, as an accompaniment to a piece of roast chicken or grilled fish.