It is made with fermented and grated cassava. What you ate sounds vomit inducing. outernotes.wordpress.com, Thank you for stopping by & thanks for your comments. To discover the struggles and joys that have influenced the people, to gain an appreciation of their land and traditions and to feel the hospitality that only sharing a meal can convey. Nicknamed “Ivorian couscous”, attiéké also spelled acheke, is a side dish, ubiquitous on Ivorian tables but also in Benin, prepared with fermented cassava. Using your fingers, separate lumps till it becomes grainy (like raw garri or couscous). Mix to together. (Need to keep that heart healthy ;)). ( Log Out /  Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Acheke. Add salt to taste, rest of the knorr cube, 1/4 Tsp of curry powder and 1/4 Tsp thyme. Acheke (pronounced ah-cher-ker) is made from shredded cassava and is a very tasty meal. The Senufo tribes, who live in the country’s northern savannah region, cultivate yams, millet and rice. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Acheke is another West African meal most popular in Ivory Coast & Senegal but has found its way to other West African countries such as Ghana. Sweet, non-toxic cassava, which can be eaten as a vegetable or raw. Set aside desired amount to cook in another microwave-able plate putting back the rest of the acheke in the freezer. A Round Up of My Favorite Healthy Smoothies. Change ). Under very low heat to prevent the sauce from over cooking, if using fried fish, put in the fish and stir to allow the sauce to mix well with the fish. Continue with this process until the attiéké is fluffy and cooked but not sloppy (it should look like couscous or grits). It must undergo a pre-treatment with water before it is processed. Place the moistened attiéké in a clean cloth over a steamer. I would highly recommend you try it! Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. The Ivoirians are generous and hospitable people who enjoy inviting others to join them for a meal. They are usually served with meat (often chicken and fish which are favourites) and kedjenou, a vegetable sauce made with aubergines, okra, tomatoes and peanuts. The rice is served with a peppery peanut sauce. For probably the last 5 out of 6 days I have eaten acheke. Acheke is another West African meal most popular in Ivory Coast & Senegal but has found its way to other West African countries such as Ghana. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Mix to together. To promote cultural appreciation by cooking our way across the world, one nation at a time. I could not help laughing out loud in the office. Acheke (pronounced ah-cher-ker) is made from shredded cassava and is a very tasty meal. To serve, turn the attiéké onto a dish and garnish with a little diced tomato and thin slivers of sliced onion. Get the latest recipes delivered to your inbox weekly. Will try this recipe. Note: Extra acheke should be stored in the freezer. Acheke is another West African meal most popular in Ivory Coast & Senegal but has found its way to other West African countries such as Ghana. On a plate, present the attiéké topped with salad, as an accompaniment to a piece of roast chicken or grilled fish. Local palm wine, ginger beer and Youki soda (a little sweeter than tonic water) are local favourite drinks. The contents of this blog do not reflect the views or opinions of the U.S. Government or the Peace Corps. How did Slovenia get its name? It is usually accompanied by sliced onions, tomatoes, grilled chicken, or fried fish. The breakfast of champions, waakye is a supremely popular morning meal in Ghana but can be eaten throughout the day. Throwing a Côte d’ Ivorian-style bash? Spices are popular with imported and local hot pepper often found to accentuate flavours. Rice is usually rolled into a tight ball and is used to scoop up meat and sauce. The dish is steamed and similar in texture to a couscous. You see, I visited Cote d'Ivoire some time ago and I ate so much acheke that when I remembered it today I decided to google it and your write up came up. -I have already commented on the magi, so no more need be said there (other than the fact that the two flavors are shrimp and fish, when everything already tastes like fish. Required fields are marked *. With options for dogs and cats of every size, age and breed, all of Ivory Coat’s dry, wet and chilled products taste great, and offer complete and balanced nutrition. the only problem I have is finding a way to give the garri that perfect texture! It’s super fast and easy to make, which is a big plus. Stir fry the onions for about 1min and pour in the chopped tomatoes and pepper. This wonderful national dish eaten in Ivory Coast is not traditional food but today it is spreading out to surrounded countries such as Guinea. It is usually served with gravy and grilled fish which is garnished with all sorts of things like lime, parsley leaves, tomatoes, etc. -Everything here is boiled into oblivion. what you described is not acheke. The flavor due to the fermenting is a wonderful sourness. It therefore cannot be consumed directly. Attiéké is a traditional Ivorian dish made from fermented cassava. Cote D’ Ivoire Attiéké  is a traditional Ivorian recipe. It is usually sold frozen. Looking forward to the African cuisine restaurant you may start when you return. We’ve got a week and a half left of training, then we swear in as real volunteers on August 12!! I hope you have a wonderful time in Mali . It is one of the most popular dishes from Côte d'Ivoire, which is where we are headed today. This wonderful national dish eaten in Ivory Coast is not traditional food but today it is spreading out to surrounded countries such as Guinea. i love it so much i buy from the african store here in america. Come join the journey, explore a new country each week and embark on a fantastic culinary adventure. I can never make as good as the Acheke women but its prettey darn close. Turn the attiéké into a bowl and work with a fork to break up all the clumps (if the clumps do not break up, then it has not cooked enough. Place back into microwave for about 1min. Filed Under: Cote D' Ivoire, Recipes, Side Dish, Vegetarian. I will continue to live my excitement (and my gastric adventures) vicariously through you. It is usually sold frozen. Acheke (pronounced ah-cher-ker) is made from shredded cassava and is a very tasty meal. Add salt to taste, rest of the knorr cube, 1/4 Tsp of curry powder and 1/4 Tsp thyme. Well done! It is also better to prepare this last so it hot when ready to serve. They believe that those who are blessed enough to be able to prepare a meal should share their good fortune with others. Beautiful photos! The Senegalese return at Wilkinson road just didn't do it for me either! Acheke should be a bit moist so if dry after microwaving , sprinkle water as needed. Using your fingers, separate lumps till it becomes grainy (like raw garri or couscous). Acheke should be a bit moist so if dry after microwaving , sprinkle water as needed. Acheke (pronounced ah-cher-ker) is made from shredded cassava and is a very tasty meal. If it feels dried out sprinkle water over it and rub in with your finger tips once again separating into grains. Serve with Kelewele or regular fried plantains and a glass of cool drinking water.

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