Asida

Instructions

1. 1 Bring water to a rolling boil in a large heavy pot over high heat. Add salt and two tablespoons of vegetable oil to the boiling water.
2. 2 Gradually add wheat flour in a steady stream while stirring vigorously with a strong wooden stick to prevent lumps from forming in the mixture.
3. 3 Continue stirring with force for fifteen minutes as the mixture thickens into a very dense, smooth, elastic dough that pulls away from the sides.
4. 4 Reduce heat to low and cook for another five minutes, pressing the dough against the pot and folding it over to ensure even cooking throughout.
5. 5 Oil a large round serving platter and turn the asida out onto it, shaping it into a smooth dome with oiled hands while it is still hot.
6. 6 Create a well in the center of the dome and fill it with your chosen stew or sauce. Serve immediately while hot, eating communally by hand.