Kwacoco (Fermented Corn Dough)

Kwacoco (Fermented Corn Dough)

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)

Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 30 mins Rest Time 20 mins Total Time 1 hr 10 mins Difficulty: Intermediate

Ingredients

Instructions

Prepare the Cocoyam:

  1. ⦁ Peel the cocoyams and grate them into a smooth paste using a grater or food

Mix Ingredients:

  1. ⦁ In a large bowl, mix the grated cocoyam with salt, seasoning cubes, chopped scotch bonnet pepper, and crayfish until well combined.
  2. ⦁ Add the flaked smoked fish and chopped cocoyam leaves (or spinach), mixing thoroughly.

Prepare the Wraps:

  1. ⦁ Line the bottom of a large pot with banana or plantain leaves (or aluminum foil if unavailable).
  2. ⦁ Take about 3/4 cup of the mixture and wrap it tightly in banana or plantain leaves, or aluminum foil.

Cook the Kwacoco:

  1. ⦁ 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.
  2. ⦁ 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:

  1. ⦁ Once cooked, remove the wraps from the pot and unwrap them carefully.
  2. ⦁ Serve the Kwacoco hot with your favorite stew or sauce, such as Ndolé or Canda Sauce.
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