Africa: Niger: Nigerien Millet Patties
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup pearl millet
2 cups water
¾ cup tahini or nut butter/raisins
1 small onion, finely diced
1½ teaspoons celery seed
2 tablespoons soy sauce
INSTRUCTIONS:
Rinse the millet and soak in water at room temperature for 6 hours or overnight.
Bring the water and millet to a boil, quickly turn down the heat to low and cover. Simmer for 20 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and let it sit uncovered for a few minutes to cool down
Add all the other ingredients and mix well. Form into patties and shallow fry over medium heat in a lightly oiled pan for a few minutes on each side until brown. Serve with condiments or chutneys.
Alternatively, the millet may be served when warm without frying. It’s delicious this way as well