🇧🇯 Beninese Cuisine

Akassa

Fermented Corn Dough Wrap

Prep Time 20 min
Servings 6
Difficulty Medium
Calories 202 kcal

Smooth fermented corn dough wrapped in banana leaves and steamed into a dense, tangy dumpling. Akassa is torn by hand and dipped into rich sauces and stews.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Knead fermented corn dough with a little water until very smooth.
  2. 2 Bring a pot of water to a boil.
  3. 3 Divide dough into portions and wrap each tightly in banana leaves.
  4. 4 Steam the wrapped dough for 30 minutes until firm.
  5. 5 Unwrap and serve warm alongside sauce or stew.

Did You Know?

Akassa stays fresh for several days in its banana leaf wrapping, making it the original portable meal in Benin.