Muuffo with Onions and Cilantro

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3 cups self-raising flour
1 1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup corn flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 Tbsp. garlic; minced
1 Tbsp. yeast
1 onion; finely chopped
1/2 cup cilantro; chopped
salt to taste
5 1/2 - 6 cups warm water
oil for drizzling

1. Combine all the ingredients into a large bowl; mix well.
2. Let stand covered in a warm place for 2 hours.
3. Heat a small frying pan on medium heat.
4. Pour 1 cup of batter into the pan and cover.
5. When the bottom has browned drizzle with 1/2 tsp. of oil on the top and then flip; cover.
6. Once it has browned, drain on a paper towel.

NOTE: These are really thick and are best served with a sauce that is soupy.

Comments

  1. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    Hi Amina

    I tried making the muufo and when I poured the batter onto the pan it turned out really flat and watery and I followed all the steps of the recipe. Would you be able to tell me how you got yours to be so thick and fluffy?

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2009 at 4:46 AM

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  3. AnonymousApril 21, 2009 at 8:22 PM

    asalama aleykum T.Amina,
    i have a question?
    it the corn flour necessery? or can i use corn meal instead?
    this will help big time.
    thank you so much.

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  4. TammyApril 22, 2009 at 3:41 PM

    Hi Anonymous

    I don't know if it can be used? Maybe you can do a google search! I think I will do one as well.

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