Easy
Burkinabé
Tô with Peanut Sauce
Burkina Faso's staple dish, a wholesome cornmeal porridge paired with a rich, nutty peanut sauce packed with vegetables. A healthy, hearty meal rooted in Burkinabé tradition.
45
Total Minutes
6
Servings
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
15 min
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
45 min
Total Time
Ingredients (9 items)
2.00 cups
Cornmeal
fine
4.00 cups
Water
0.50 cup
Peanut butter
natural, unsweetened
2.00 medium
Tomato
chopped
1.00 large
Onion
chopped
2.00 cups
Spinach
chopped
2.00 cloves
Garlic
minced
2.00 tbsp
Vegetable oil
1.00 tsp
Salt
Instructions (7 steps)
1
Boil water in a large pot, gradually add cornmeal, stirring constantly.
10 minutes
2
Reduce heat to low, stir until thick and smooth, about 15 minutes.
15 minutes
3
In a separate pan, heat oil and sauté onion and garlic until soft.
5 minutes
4
Add tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
5 minutes
5
Stir in peanut butter and 1 cup water to make a smooth sauce.
5 minutes
6
Add spinach, cook until wilted, about 3 minutes.
3 minutes
7
Season sauce with salt, serve hot over tô.