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Easy 35 min~310 kcal 6/10
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Tuo Zaafi
Cornmeal and tapioca flour thicken into a soft Ghanaian dough served with ayoyo greens sauce.
Medium⏱️ 50 min📖 1 min readServes 6~310 kcal🇬🇭 Ghanaian🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 35 min cook
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 50 min- Prep15 min
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
6 servings
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For the dough
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Corn flour
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Millet flour
- 6 cup(~1200 ml) Water
For the sauce
- 300 g Ayoyo leaves or spinach
- 2 Tomatoes
- 1 Onion
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Vegetable oil
General
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Whisk the water with the corn flour and one third of the millet flour in a pot.
- 2
Cook the mixture for 10 minutes into a loose porridge.
10 min10:00 - 3
Add the remaining flours gradually and stir strongly for 12 minutes.
12 min12:00 - 4
When the dough becomes elastic, remove it from the heat and shape it into balls with a wet spoon.
- 5
Soften the onion in oil for 4 minutes.
4 min04:00 - 6
Add the tomatoes and greens, then cook for 9 minutes.
9 min09:00 - 7
Serve the tuo zaafi balls with the greens sauce.
💡 Tip: Add the flour gradually and stir firmly; this is when the smooth, elastic texture that can be shaped with a spoon forms.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot as dough balls with a light ayoyo or spinach sauce.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~310
kcal calories
8
g protein
65
g carbs
3
g fat
Protein 10%Carbs 82%Fat 8%
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 Tuo Zaafi make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Tuo Zaafi take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 35 minutes; 50 minutes in total.Is Tuo Zaafi difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Tuo Zaafi have?
Approximately 310 kcal per serving. Protein: 8g, carbs: 65g, fat: 3g.Is Tuo Zaafi allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Tuo Zaafi belong to?
This recipe belongs to Ghanaian cuisine.How many ingredients does Tuo Zaafi need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.
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