A spongy, bubbly fermented crepe made from a batter of flour and yeast, with characteristic holes that soak up sauces and stews beautifully.
Instructions
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Combine flour, cornmeal, yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
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Add warm water and whisk vigorously until you have a smooth, thin batter like crepe batter.
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Cover the bowl and let the batter ferment in a warm place for one to two hours until bubbly and doubled.
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Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, do not grease it.
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Pour a ladleful of batter onto the skillet, swirling to create a thin round, cook only on one side.
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The laxoox is ready when the top is set and covered with small holes, the bottom should be lightly browned.
Did You Know?
Laxoox is cooked only on one side, and the characteristic holes on top are essential for trapping sauces and stews.
The Story Behind Laxoox
Laxoox is the Somali cousin of Ethiopian injera, sharing the fermented batter technique but using a different grain blend and cooking method. This spongy crepe has been the daily bread of Somali households for centuries, its porous surface designed by generations of cooks to perfectly absorb the flavorful sauces and stews of Somali cuisine. The single-sided cooking technique is distinctive and requires practice to perfect the timing that produces the ideal pattern of holes.
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