Kwacoco, also known as Kwacoco Bible, is a traditional Cameroonian dish made from grated cocoyam (taro) mixed with smoked fish, palm oil, and spices, then wrapped and cooked in banana or plantain leaves. It’s a delicious and nutritious dish often enjoyed with various stews and sauces.
Kwacoco (Fermented Corn Dough)
Ingredients
Instructions
Prepare the Cocoyam:
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⦁ Peel the cocoyams and grate them into a smooth paste using a grater or food
Mix Ingredients:
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⦁ In a large bowl, mix the grated cocoyam with salt, seasoning cubes, chopped scotch bonnet pepper, and crayfish until well combined.
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⦁ Add the flaked smoked fish and chopped cocoyam leaves (or spinach), mixing thoroughly.
Prepare the Wraps:
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⦁ Line the bottom of a large pot with banana or plantain leaves (or aluminum foil if unavailable).
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⦁ Take about 3/4 cup of the mixture and wrap it tightly in banana or plantain leaves, or aluminum foil.
Cook the Kwacoco:
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⦁ Place the wrapped portions in the pot, cover them with more banana or plantain leaves (or aluminum foil), and add water to about halfway up the wraps.
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⦁ Cover the pot and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 1 hour, checking every 15 minutes and adding more water if necessary to prevent burning.
Serve:
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⦁ Once cooked, remove the wraps from the pot and unwrap them carefully.
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⦁ Serve the Kwacoco hot with your favorite stew or sauce, such as Ndolé or Canda Sauce.
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