Breakfast
Light Breakfast Foutou with Broth (Foutou wa Sauce Claire du Matin)
Ingredients
- 500 g (1.1 lb) boiled plantain, peeled
- 250 g (9 oz) boiled cassava, peeled
- 1 L (4 cups) light chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 small chili pepper, whole
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tbsp palm oil (optional)
Method
- Pound the boiled plantain and cassava together in a mortar until smooth and stretchy, sprinkling in a little water as needed.
- Shape the pounded starch into a smooth mound and set aside covered.
- In a saucepan, simmer the broth with onion, garlic and whole chili for 10 minutes.
- Stir in palm oil if using, and season with salt.
- Ladle the hot broth into bowls and serve the foutou alongside for dipping.
Introduction: A lighter morning version of Ivory Coast's staple pounded-starch dish, traditionally served to start the day with a thin, peppery broth rather than the heavier main-meal sauces eaten later.
Cultural Background: A lighter morning version of Ivory Coast's staple pounded-starch dish, traditionally served to start the day with a thin, peppery broth rather than the heavier main-meal sauces eaten later.
Tips: Keep the foutou covered with a damp cloth while you make the broth so it doesn't dry out. A wooden mortar gives the most authentic stretchy texture; a food processor makes a denser result.
Variations: Swap cassava for yam for a firmer foutou.
Storage: Store foutou and broth separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheating: Reheat broth gently on the stovetop; steam foutou briefly or microwave covered with a damp paper towel to restore softness.
Nutrition: Approx. per serving: 310 kcal, 6 g protein, 68 g carbohydrate, 3 g fat
FAQs:
Q: Can I make foutou without a mortar and pestle?
A: Yes, a stand mixer with a dough hook or a food processor can approximate the texture, though it will be denser than the traditional pounded version.
Q: Is this dish spicy?
A: The whole chili flavors the broth without breaking it down, so heat is mild; remove the chili early for a milder result.
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