Fonio | FoodieAtlas

Ingredients

1 cup fonio
2 cups water or vegetable broth
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
Optional: 1/2 cup chopped vegetables (such as bell peppers, onions, or tomatoes)
Optional: Fresh herbs (such as cilantro or parsley) for garnish

Instructions

Prepare Fonio

Rinse the fonio under cold water to remove any dust or impurities.

Cook Fonio

In a medium pot, bring the water or vegetable broth to a boil. Add the salt and vegetable oil (or butter).

Add Fonio

Stir in the fonio. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 5-7 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the fonio is tender.

Fluff Fonio

Remove the pot from heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes. Then, fluff the fonio with a fork.

Optional: Add Vegetables

If using vegetables, heat a small amount of oil in a pan and saut√© the chopped vegetables until tender. Stir them into the fonio before serving.

Serve

Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve warm.