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Easy 50 min~240 kcal 5/10
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Banku
A Ghanaian fermented corn and cassava dough cooked with water and salt into smooth elastic serving balls.
Hard⏱️ 44 min📖 1 min readServes 6~250 kcal🇬🇭 Ghanaian🌍 Full translation
12 min prep 32 min cook
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
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Timeline
Total 44 min- Prep12 min
- Cooking32 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
Banku için
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Fermented corn mixture
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Fermented cassava mixture
- 3.5 su bardağı(~700 ml) Water
General
- 0.8 çay kaşığı(~4 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Whisk the fermented corn mixture, fermented cassava mixture, 2 cups of the water, and salt in a pot until smooth.
- 2
Set the pot over medium heat and stir constantly with a wooden spatula.
- 3
When the mixture starts to thicken, add the remaining water gradually.
- 4
Cook the banku for 18 minutes, pressing and turning it with the spatula.
18 min18:00 - 5
Cover the pot and soften it with steam for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 6
Turn the mixture for 7 more minutes, and take it off the heat when glossy and elastic.
7 min07:00 - 7
Wet your hands, shape the banku into 6 balls, and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Keep turning the mixture without leaving it in the pot; if banku is not smooth, it cracks when shaped into balls by hand.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve banku as individual warm balls with optional light soup, hot pepper sauce, or grilled fish.
Nutrition (per serving)
~250
kcal calories
4
g protein
56
g carbs
2
g fat
Protein 6%Carbs 87%Fat 7%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Banku make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Banku take?
Prep 12 minutes, cooking 32 minutes; 44 minutes in total.Is Banku difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Banku have?
Approximately 250 kcal per serving. Protein: 4g, carbs: 56g, fat: 2g.Is Banku allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Banku belong to?
This recipe belongs to Ghanaian cuisine.How many ingredients does Banku need?
This recipe needs 4 ingredients.
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