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

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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.

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Questions

What is Tuo Zaafi?

A traditional Northern Ghanaian dish consisting of smooth millet dough served alongside a savory beef stew and slimy ayoyo leaf soup. This reference files it under West African dinner: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 65 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Tuo Zaafi?

As written, 65 minutes: 20 of prep and 45 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 3 (25 minutes): "Pour in half of the water, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes until beef reaches an internal temperature of 145°F."

What internal temperature should Tuo Zaafi reach?

For Tuo Zaafi, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

How much protein is in Tuo Zaafi?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 32 g of protein in about 540 calories, alongside 68 g carbohydrate and 15 g fat, plus 6 g fiber and 620 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein dinner collection.

How long does Tuo Zaafi keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Tuo Zaafi within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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