Thin, crispy millet flour pancakes fried in a little oil, eaten as a breakfast staple or snack throughout Burkina Faso.
Instructions
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Mix millet flour with water gradually until a smooth, pourable batter forms.
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Stir in diced onion, salt, and cayenne if using.
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Heat a flat frying pan with a thin layer of oil over medium heat.
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Pour a ladleful of batter and spread into a thin round pancake.
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Cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy at the edges.
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Stack and serve warm with bouille or tea.
Did You Know?
Galettes de mil are the Burkinabe answer to French crêpes — colonial influence did not replace them but rather the two coexist at breakfast tables.
The Story Behind Galettes de Mil
Millet galettes are among the simplest and most ancient preparations in Sahelian cooking. They require only flour, water, and fire, making them accessible to all social classes. In rural Burkina Faso, they remain a daily breakfast alongside boiled millet porridge.
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