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Mkatra Foutra from Comoros

Cooking Method
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Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 15 15 mins Cook Time: 10 10 mins Rest Time: 60 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
  • 4 cups flour
  • 2.5 cups coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter or ghee
  • sesame seeds
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.
    5. Fry Bread
  5. Heat a non-stick pan with a little bit of butter over medium high.
  6. Add a ladle or two of the dough and smooth it out to make a pancake.
  7. Once the edges begin to brown, sprinkle sesame seeds evenly on top.
  8. Gently flip the bread and brown the other side.
  9. 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,
Read it online: https://eatthisny.com/recipe/mkatra-foutra-from-comoros/