🇸🇱 Sierra Leonean Cuisine

Agidi

Corn Pudding

Prep Time 30 min
Servings 6
Difficulty Easy
Calories 181 kcal

A firm, smooth pudding made from fermented corn starch, wrapped in banana leaves and steamed, served as a cooling accompaniment to spicy dishes.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Dissolve corn starch in 2 cups of cold water, stir until smooth.
  2. 2 Boil remaining 2 cups of water in a pot.
  3. 3 Slowly pour the dissolved starch into boiling water, stirring constantly.
  4. 4 Cook on low heat, stirring continuously for 10-15 minutes until very thick.
  5. 5 Scoop portions onto banana leaves, wrap tightly into parcels.
  6. 6 Allow to cool and set for 30 minutes before serving.

Did You Know?

Agidi is the peacemaker on the Sierra Leonean plate — its mild blandness perfectly balances the fire of pepper soup.