Tô (West African Millet Dough) - African Recipe
Tô, a staple food in Burkina Faso, is a smooth dough made from millet, sorghum or corn flour. It is typically served with a hearty, savory sauce that can feature meat, fish, or vegetables. This simple, yet filling meal is a part of daily life for the Burkinabè people and is shared amongst family members, often eaten out of a communal bowl, reinforcing the strong sense of community and unity. The dish is traditionally consumed using the right hand, forming the Tô into a small ball and dipping it into the sauce.
Ingredients
- 500 grams Pearl millet flour Look for a finely ground, almost creamy texture. This is the main component of Tô.
- 1.5 liters Water Used for cooking the millet flour into a dough.
- 8 medium-sized pods Okra Fresh okra is preferred, but frozen ones can also be used. Provides thickness and flavor to the sauce.
Tô (West African Millet Dough)
Updated on 03/23/2025
Tô, a staple food in Burkina Faso, is a smooth dough made from millet, sorghum or corn flour. It is typically served with a hearty, savory sauce that can feature meat, fish, or vegetables. This simple, yet filling meal is a part of daily life for the Burkinabè people and is shared amongst family members, often eaten out of a communal bowl, reinforcing the strong sense of community and unity. The dish is traditionally consumed using the right hand, forming the Tô into a small ball and dipping it into the sauce.
Ingredients
- 500 grams Pearl millet flour (Look for a finely ground, almost creamy texture. This is the main component of Tô.)
- 1.5 liters Water (Used for cooking the millet flour into a dough.)
- 8 medium-sized pods Okra (Fresh okra is preferred, but frozen ones can also be used. Provides thickness and flavor to the sauce.)
Instructions
No instructions available.
Nutrition Info:
- fat1 g
- fiber7 g
- sodium10 mg
- protein9 g
- calories350 kcal
- carbohydrates75 g