🇳🇪 Nigerien Cuisine

Galettes de Niamey

Niamey Flatbread

Prep Time 30 min

Servings 6

Difficulty Easy

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.

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.

Did You Know?

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