Galettes de Niamey

Name: Galettes de Niamey
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Nigerien
Ingredients: 3 cups wheat flour; 1 tsp salt; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 cup warm water

Galettes (gah-LET)

Niamey Flatbread

⏱ Prep Time 30 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 204 kcal

Thin, crispy wheat flatbreads cooked on a griddle, served warm with stews or filled with grilled meat for a quick street meal.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 6.0g

Carbs 36.0g

Fat 4.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian vegan dairy-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten

Equipment Needed

griddle or flat pan rolling pin mixing bowl

Presentation Guide

Vessel: woven basket

Accompaniments: stew, grilled meat, salad

Ingredients

3 cups wheat flour
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup warm water

Instructions

1
Mix flour and salt in a bowl. Add oil and warm water gradually.
2
Knead dough for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Rest 15 minutes.
3
Divide into 6 equal balls. Roll each ball very thin on a floured surface.
4
Heat a dry griddle or flat pan over medium-high heat.
5
Cook each galette for 2 minutes per side until golden spots appear.
6
Stack cooked galettes and wrap in cloth to keep warm. Serve immediately.

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Did You Know?

Galette vendors in Niamey have their own rhythm of slapping and stretching dough that draws crowds just to watch the spectacle.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

griddle or flat pan
rolling pin
mixing bowl

Accompaniments

stew, grilled meat, salad

The Story Behind Galettes de Niamey

Galettes in Niger show the fusion of North African flatbread tradition with French colonial naming. The technique traveled south across the Sahara with Tuareg and Arab traders and became integrated into urban Nigerien cuisine, especially in Niamey and Agadez.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed breakfast, accompaniment to meals 📜 Origins: North African and French influence

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