Fried Sweet Cornmeal Sticks (Gagondoe, Gagondoin, Gratana, Kulikuli..)
Fried Sweet Cornmeal Stick is a popular snack in Togo, Benin, Ghana. It is a snack that is part of my beautiful Togolese Foods heritage. I introduced this to my kids recently and I was nervous that they will not appreciate something so dear to my African foodie’s heart. What a beautiful surprised; they all loved it! My youngest woke me up the next morning asking me about that snack as he couldn’t even say the name “Gagondoe” like I teach him the day before. It is so easy to make, I am sure you will love it. It is a kind of Togolese Churro!
Ingredients
1 and 1/2 cups of corn flour
3 tbsps of sugar
1 tsp of salt
1 cup of Water
Oil for deep frying
Instructions
1
Pour the cup of water in a cooking pan, add the sugar, salt then 3 tablespoons of corn flour.
2
Whisk well until you get an homogenic mixture.
3
Place mixture on stove under medium heat in a pan.
4
Bring the mixture to boil while stirring it.
5
When the mixture start boiling, add the remaining flour a small quantity at a time while constantly stirring the mixture until you obtain a very firm paste.
6
Let the paste cook for 3mins, then remove from the stove and set it on a working board.
7
Let the paste cool off for about 10mins or until the paste temperature is manageable by hand.
8
Add about a hand full of flour to the paste and knead the dough to obtain a very firm paste (add more flour as needed)
Form small sticks with your dough, then set it a side.
9
Heat your cooking oil on a stove and start deep frying your sticks until golden.
10
Serve warm or cold or at room temperature
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Your Fried Sweet Cornmeal Sticks (Gagondoe/Gagondoin/Gratana/Kulikuli) recipe is a wonderful culinary adventure! I love how you’ve showcased traditional flavors and techniques in such a delicious and crispy snack. Your detailed recipe instructions and cultural insights make it accessible and informative for readers. Can’t wait to try making these flavorful cornmeal sticks at home. Thank you for sharing this fantastic recipe!