Chadian Millet Cakes with Peanut Sauce (Galettes de Mil à la Sauce Arachide)
Savory and slightly sweet millet cakes, pan-fried until golden, served with a rich and creamy peanut sauce. This dish showcases the versatility of millet and the popular use of peanuts in Chadian cooking.
🧂 Ingredients
- 2 cups Millet flour
- 1.5 cups Water(approximately, for batter)
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- for frying Vegetable oil
- 200 g Peanut butter(unsweetened, smooth)
- 1 medium Onion(finely chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
- 300 ml Beef or vegetable broth
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon Chili powder(or to taste)
- to taste Salt
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine millet flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
💡 Tip: Ensure all dry ingredients are well mixed. - 2
Gradually add water, whisking until a thick but pourable batter forms. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
- 3
While the batter rests, prepare the peanut sauce. In a saucepan, heat a little oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 4
Stir in tomato paste, cumin, and chili powder. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- 5
Add peanut butter and broth to the saucepan. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
💡 Tip: If the sauce is too thick, add a little more broth or water. Season with salt to taste. - 6
Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour about 1/4 cup of millet batter per cake into the hot skillet, forming round cakes.
💡 Tip: Do not overcrowd the pan. - 7
Fry the millet cakes for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
💡 Tip: Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning. - 8
Serve the hot millet cakes immediately with the warm peanut sauce.
💡 Tip: Can be served as a main dish or a substantial appetizer.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓The consistency of the millet batter is key; it should not be too thin or too thick.
- ✓For a spicier peanut sauce, add more chili powder or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- ✓Leftover peanut sauce can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated.
🔄 Variations
- Add finely chopped cooked chicken or fish to the peanut sauce.
- Incorporate shredded vegetables like carrots or zucchini into the millet batter.
- Serve with a side of fresh greens or a simple tomato salad.