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Kisra (Sudanese Sorghum Flatbread)

Kisra (Sudanese Sorghum Flatbread)

Paper-thin Sudanese flatbread made from fermented sorghum batter, eaten with stews.

  • ⏱Time40 min
  • 📊DifficultyAdvanced
  • 👥Serves6 people
  • 🔥Per serving240 kcal

Ingredients for 6 people

  • Sorghum flour3 cups
  • Water4 cups
  • Salt1 pinch

Optional extras

  • Yeast1/2 tsp, to speed up fermentation
  • Vegetable oilfor greasing the griddle

Nutrition per serving

Calories
240
Protein
6 g
Carbs
48 g
Fat
4 g

Approximate values; they vary with the exact ingredients you use.

Method

  1. In a large bowl, mix the 3 cups of sorghum flour with 3 cups of the water and whisk into a smooth, lump-free batter.

  2. To speed up fermentation, add 1/2 tsp of yeast if you like; cover the bowl and leave it in a warm place overnight until it ferments, with bubbles and a light sour smell.

  3. Add the pinch of salt and the remaining water gradually while whisking, until it's the consistency of a thick soup.

  4. Heat a griddle or wide pan over medium-high heat for 5 minutes until very hot, and wipe it with a little oil if you have it.

  5. Pour a small ladleful of batter at one edge of the griddle.

  6. Spread it immediately with a flat edge, such as a wide spatula, in one quick sweep into a very thin layer.

  7. Leave it for 30 seconds until the top dries, becomes lacy and the edges lift, then peel it off without flipping.

  8. Stack the sheets on a plate, wiping the griddle between each one, and serve with stew.

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