بابندا

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• 1 cup دقيق الدخن أو الذرة الرفيعة
• 2 tbsp فاصوليا الخروب المخمرة (داواداوا)
• 0.5 lb/ 225 g سمك مجفف أو مدخن
• 1 lb/ 454 g أوراق السبانخ أو القطيفة
• 1 , chopped بصل
• 1 , minced فلفل حار
• to taste ملح

What is babenda?

A traditional one-pot dish from Burkina Faso: a millet or sorghum porridge cooked with fermented locust beans, dried or smoked fish and leafy greens. It is a staple of Mossi home cooking.

What are fermented locust beans?

Known as dawadawa across West Africa, they are locust beans fermented into a dark, pungent seasoning. They carry most of the savoury depth in this dish, so they are worth seeking out at an African grocer.

Which greens should I use?

Spinach or amaranth. They go in near the end and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, until wilted and tender.

Can I make babenda without fish?

Yes. Leave out the dried fish and the fermented locust beans still carry the savoury base, though the result is lighter than the traditional version.

How long does it take?

About an hour: 20 minutes to soak and flake the fish and prepare the vegetables, then 40 minutes of simmering.