3 delicious staple food recipes from around the world
Tô (also known as Saghbo) is a fundamental staple in Burkina Faso, a smooth, dense porridge made from millet, sorghum, or corn flour, served with a flavorful sauce. This recipe features a classic okra sauce, providing a nutritious and satisfying meal that is central to Burkinabe cuisine.
Spongy, tangy sourdough flatbread made from 100% teff flour, serving as the essential base for countless Ethiopian dishes. Its unique texture and flavor come from a multi-day fermentation process.
Kocho is a traditional, staple flatbread made from the fermented pulp of the enset plant (false banana tree), particularly in the Gurage and southern regions of Ethiopia. It has a unique, slightly sour, earthy flavor and a dense, chewy texture. This recipe focuses on the preparation and cooking of the fermented kocho dough.
