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Kwacoco (Fermented Corn Dough)

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

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.

Ingredients
  • 7 medium ⦁ cocoyams (taro)
  • 1 cup ⦁ palm oil, lightly warmed
  • 1 cup ⦁ smoked fish, flaked
  • 1 cup ⦁ crayfish, roughly blended
  • 3 small ⦁ seasoning cubes (Maggi)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ⦁ salt
  • 1 scotch ⦁ bonnet pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/2 bunch ⦁ cocoyam leaves (or spinach)
  • ⦁ Banana or plantain leaves (or aluminum foil as a substitute)
Instructions
    Prepare the Cocoyam:
  1. 1
    ⦁ Peel the cocoyams and grate them into a smooth paste using a grater or food
    2. Mix Ingredients:
  2. 2
    ⦁ In a large bowl, mix the grated cocoyam with salt, seasoning cubes, chopped scotch bonnet pepper, and crayfish until well combined.
  3. 3
    ⦁ Add the flaked smoked fish and chopped cocoyam leaves (or spinach), mixing thoroughly.
    4. Prepare the Wraps:
  4. 4
    ⦁ Line the bottom of a large pot with banana or plantain leaves (or aluminum foil if unavailable).
  5. 5
    ⦁ Take about 3/4 cup of the mixture and wrap it tightly in banana or plantain leaves, or aluminum foil.
    6. Cook the Kwacoco:
  6. 6
    ⦁ 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.
  7. 7
    ⦁ 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.
    8. Serve:
  8. 8
    ⦁ Once cooked, remove the wraps from the pot and unwrap them carefully.
  9. 9
    ⦁ Serve the Kwacoco hot with your favorite stew or sauce, such as Ndolé or Canda Sauce.
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