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Kuzu Tandır
Hard 4 hr 17 min~560 kcal 9/10
Kwacoco
A Cameroonian steamed cocoyam packet with smoked fish, greens, palm oil, and chile.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 45 min📖 1 min readServes 6~410 kcal🇨🇲 Cameroonian🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 70 min cook
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 1 h 45 min- Prep35 min
- Cooking1 h 10 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 1.2 kg Cocoyam or taro root
- 350 g Smoked fish
- 3 cup(~600 ml) Spinach
- 4 tbsp(~60 ml) Palm oil
- 1 Onion
- 2 clove Garlic
- 1 Hot pepper
- 6 Banana leaves
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Peel the cocoyam and grate it finely.
- 2
Break the smoked fish into large pieces and remove the bones.
- 3
Mix the grated root with fish, spinach, onion, garlic, pepper, palm oil, and salt.
- 4
Pass the banana leaves through hot water to soften them.
- 5
Divide the mixture among the leaves and wrap tightly.
- 6
Steam for 65 to 70 minutes.
1 hr 10 min70:00
💡 Tip: If the grated root releases too much liquid, let the mixture sit in a sieve for a few minutes; the packets cook more neatly.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Open the hot packets and serve with hot pepper sauce on the side if desired.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~410
kcal calories
21
g protein
56
g carbs
13
g fat
Protein 20%Carbs 53%Fat 27%
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.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Kwacoco make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Kwacoco take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 70 minutes; 105 minutes in total.Is Kwacoco difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Kwacoco have?
Approximately 410 kcal per serving. Protein: 21g, carbs: 56g, fat: 13g.Which allergens does Kwacoco contain?
This recipe contains Seafood. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Kwacoco belong to?
This recipe belongs to Cameroonian cuisine.How many ingredients does Kwacoco need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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