Millet fufu & dried okra sauce: traditional recipe, origin and ingredients

Where does Millet fufu & dried okra sauce come from?

Millet fufu with dried okra sauce is the everyday pairing of the Far North. Okra is sun-dried after harvest, keeps all year and makes a stretchy, fragrant sauce.

Other signature dishes of the Far North region: Baobab leaf sauce, Foléré drink.

What are the ingredients for Millet fufu & dried okra sauce?

For 6 people:

• Millet flour
• Okra powder
• Fermented locust beans
• Potash (kanwa)
• Meat (optional) (buy locally)

How do you make Millet fufu & dried okra sauce? Step-by-step recipe

1. Make clear potash water.
2. Bring water to the boil with the locust beans; whisk in the okra powder and potash water.
3. Simmer 10 min.
4. Make the millet fufu.
5. Serve piping hot.

Tips for a perfect Millet fufu & dried okra sauce

• Okra powder dissolves more easily than slices.
• A pinch of potash strengthens the stretch.
• Add dried fish for more flavour.

What to serve with Millet fufu & dried okra sauce

Traditionally it is served with millet fufu. It is a dish for everyday meals.

Where to buy Millet fufu & dried okra sauce ingredients in Europe and North America

Outside Cameroon, the dry and frozen ingredients for Millet fufu & dried okra sauce are often hard to find. Our kit gathers them, checked and packed in Douala, and delivers them across Europe, the UK, the US and Canada, including Paris, Brussels, London, Montreal.

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