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Corn Tchap (Corn Chaff)
Most likely originating from the South-West region, "Corn tchap" (also called "Corn chaff" or "Kontchap") is a much-loved Cameroonian dish. Made with beans (especially red beans), corn and smoked fish, this popular recipe is also very tasty.
Prep30 min
Cooking1 h
Total1 h 30
Servings6
DifficultyMedium
Calories380 kcal
Preparation
1 h 30- Soak the red beans in water for about 6 hours.
- Shell the corn and boil it for about 10 minutes with the kanwa (baking soda).
- After cooking, drain the corn and pour it into a large dish with cold water.
- Work the corn with your hands to remove the skin (de-pulp it).
- In another saucepan, cook the beans, drain and set aside.
- Prepare the smoked fish.
- Chop the onions and crush the tomato.
- Crush the madjanga (dried shrimp).
- Pour the warmed red oil into a saucepan and sauté the onions in it, then the tomato.
- Let simmer for 5 minutes, add the smoked fish,
- mix and let simmer again for 5 minutes.
- Then add the beans. Mix well.
- Add the corn. Mix well.
- Add the madjanga and a little water.
- Adjust the seasoning and let everything simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Serve. This dish is even better the next day.
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