Mkatra Foutra from Comoros

Comorian Coconut Sesame Bread
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Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 10 mins Rest Time 60 mins Total Time 1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 4 Calories: 833 kcal
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

A very typical bread from the Comoros islands, this is made with coconut milk and sesame seeds. Cooked like a pancake it is also very useful for pairing with breakfast or sopping up sauces or stews. 

Ingredients

Instructions

Make Dough

  1. Mix the flour and salt in a bowl, add the yeast.
  2. Pour in the milk and beat everything together.
  3. The dough shouldn't be too thick or too liquidy. You can add a little water of flour as needed.
  4. Let the dough rest, covered, for about an hour.

Fry Bread

  1. Heat a non-stick pan with a little bit of butter over medium high.
  2. Add a ladle or two of the dough and smooth it out to make a pancake.
  3. Once the edges begin to brown, sprinkle sesame seeds evenly on top.
  4. Gently flip the bread and brown the other side.
  5. Serve with butter, honey or a stew or soup.
Keywords: Around the World in One Kitchen, Bread, Comoros, East Africa, East African, African, Africa, Comorian, Snacks,
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