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