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Today we share how to make Attieke or Cassava couscous with fried fish, a delicious meal from Cote d’Ivoire.
Attiéké is a popular side dish that originates from Côte d’Ivoire in West Africa. Attieke is made from fermented grated and granulated cassava resembling couscous. It is of two kinds – frozen and dried attieke. You can purchase Attieke in your local tropical store and on Amazon too.
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How to Make Attieke
Ingredients
- 1 large white fish
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 medium onions, sliced thin
- 1 pound of dry or frozen Attiéké
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Water as required
- 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- A teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large fresh tomato chopped
- 1 medium white onions diced
- 1 large cucumber peeled and chopped
- A tablespoon lemon juice
Preparation
- In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add onions, and sauté for about 10 minutes until soft. Go ahead and add the spices and pour in a little water, stir and bring to a boil.
- Add fish, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
- Moisten the attieke with water and steam for 20 minutes. When tender, transfer the cassava couscous into a bowl, add salt and vegetable oil and mix with a fork so that the grains do not stick.
- Mix chopped vegetables and sprinkle with lemon juice.
- Serve fish with onion sauce over the cassava couscous and with a side salad and enjoy.
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