Cassava Couscous (Attieke) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Cassava Couscous (Attieke) Recipe). Originally from the Ivory Coast, fermented cassava couscous, or attieke, is a tangy alternative to wheat couscous. It has a slightly sour taste that goes well with your favorite savory and spicy dishes. It's an easy dish to make and is delicious the next day; just add a bit of water before reheating. It is a gluten-free way to enjoy couscous.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Cassava Couscous (Attieke) Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

¼ cup minced yellow onion

¼ cup minced carrot

¼ cup minced celery

¼ cup chopped peanuts

2 tablespoons black sesame seeds

1 bay leaf

salt to taste

1 (300 g) box attieke (cassava couscous)

1 cup water

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Pasta and Noodle

Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion carrot and celery until fragrant 3 to 4 minutes. Add peanuts sesame seeds bay leaf and salt stirring often. When the vegetables are tender and the seeds and peanuts have toasted add the attieke stirring constantly. Pour the water over the entire pan distributing evenly.

Step 2

Cover and reduce the heat to medium allowing the couscous to steam until it is moist and heated all the way through about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Remove the cover and fold the couscous with a spatula. Do not stir as this will mash the couscous just use a folding maneuver to mix the ingredients from the bottom upwards and let the couscous breathe to help the water evaporate. Top with chopped cilantro.

Nutritional Information

Cassava Couscous (Attieke) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 78.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.1g 4%

Carbohydrates: 3.4g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 1.2g 5%

Sugars: 0.9g

Fat: 6.8g 11%

Saturated Fat: 1g 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 937.9IU 19%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.5mg 11%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 4%

Vitamin C: 1.1mg 2%

Folate: 16.1mcg 4%

Calcium: 39.5mg 4%

Iron: 0.6mg 4%

Magnesium: 23.6mg 8%

Potassium: 96.6mg 3%

Sodium: 10mg

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 61.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.