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Ekomba (Corn Cake)
Ekomba is a Beti dish. It is a cake made from a paste of fresh or dried corn, rich in carbohydrates and fats, mixed with peanut paste, wrapped in banana leaves and steamed.
Prep30 min
Cooking2 h
Total2 h 30
Servings6
DifficultyEasy
Calories320 kcal
Preparation
2 h 30- Wash your corn well and shell it with a knife.
- Gently crush the corn kernels and set aside.
- Now take the corn paste and put it in a large dish.
- Gradually pour in water while stirring with a spatula.
- Stir in the peanut paste while continuing to stir.
- When the mixture is smooth, add salt and stir one last time.
- Take your banana leaves, which you have taken care to soften over embers or in hot water,
- cut them into small squares,
- place small mounds of paste on them and make small parcels that you will close tightly.
- Arrange the parcels in a pot fitted with a rack to keep them from touching the water.
- Cover and bring to a boil for about 2 hours.
- Check often that there is still water. If not, carefully add some, avoiding pouring it onto the parcels. Serve hot!
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