Boule with Sauce Gombo (Chadian Millet Balls and Okra Sauce)

Ingredients

• 3 cups millet flour
• 5 cups water
• 2 cups sliced okra
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 lb beef or dried fish, cubed
• 2 tbsp peanut oil
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1Whisk a portion of the millet flour with cold water to make a slurry.
2. 2Bring the remaining water to a boil and stir in the slurry.
3. 3Gradually add the rest of the millet flour, stirring constantly until it forms a thick, smooth ball of dough (boule).
4. 4Meanwhile, heat oil in a separate pot and brown the meat or fish.
5. 5Add the onion and cook until softened, then add the sliced okra with a little water.
6. 6Simmer 15-20 minutes until the okra breaks down into a slick sauce, seasoning with salt.
7. 7Serve the boule with the okra sauce spooned over or alongside.

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