Tuo Zaafi

Name: Tuo Zaafi
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 2 cups millet flour; 1/2 cup cassava flour; 6 cups water; 1 lb stewing beef, cubed; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 4 cups jute leaves, chopped; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp salt

A traditional Northern Ghanaian dish consisting of smooth millet dough served alongside a savory beef stew and slimy ayoyo leaf soup.

65 minMediumServes 4540 cal/serving

West AfricanDinnerStovetopStandardHigh FiberHigh ProteinGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-Free

Ingredients

2 cups millet flour
1/2 cup cassava flour
6 cups water
1 lb stewing beef, cubed
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
1/4 cup tomato paste
4 cups jute leaves, chopped
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat, then saute 1 medium chopped yellow onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tsp minced fresh ginger until soft.
2

Add 1 lb cubed stewing beef, 1/4 cup tomato paste, and 1 tsp salt, stirring for 5 minutes until browned.
3

Pour in half of the water, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes until beef reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
4

Stir in 4 cups chopped jute leaves and cook for 5 minutes until tender.
5

In a separate pot, stir 2 cups millet flour, 1/2 cup cassava flour, and the remaining water over medium heat until smooth and thick.
6

Serve warm scoops of dough alongside the beef and leaf soup.

Questions

How long does Tuo Zaafi keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Tuo Zaafi?

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