πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡΄ Somali Cuisine

Muufo

Somali Corn Flatbread

Prep Time 30 min
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Calories 279 kcal

A thick, hearty cornmeal flatbread baked on a clay griddle, traditionally served with ghee, honey, or stew for dipping.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups fine cornmeal
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp sugar

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix cornmeal, salt, and sugar in a large bowl, then gradually add warm water while stirring to form a thick dough.
  2. 2 Knead the dough for five minutes until smooth and pliable, adding water if too dry or cornmeal if too sticky.
  3. 3 Divide dough into four equal portions and flatten each into a round disc about two centimeters thick.
  4. 4 Heat a flat griddle or heavy skillet over medium heat, brush lightly with oil.
  5. 5 Cook each flatbread for six minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through with a slight crust.
  6. 6 Serve hot with a drizzle of ghee or alongside suqaar and stews for scooping.

Did You Know?

Muufo is the oldest bread in Somali cuisine, pre-dating wheat-based breads by centuries and still preferred in rural areas.

From The Culinary Codex — http://theculinarycodex.com/dish/somali/muufo/