World Cuisines

Abalá

Equatorial Guinea

Abalá: the wrapped cakes of cocoyam or plantain paste, seasoned and steamed in leaves — a Bioko and mainland staple of the Fang and Bubi tables. Ingredients: cocoyam or plantain (grated), palm oil, salt, chiles, banana leaves; sometimes fish inside.

What it is

Abalá: the wrapped cakes of cocoyam or plantain paste, seasoned and steamed in leaves — a Bioko and mainland staple of the Fang and Bubi tables. Ingredients: cocoyam or plantain (grated), palm oil, salt, chiles, banana leaves; sometimes fish inside. Recipe: 1) Grate and season the paste. 2) Wrap spoonfuls in leaves. 3) Steam until firm and fragrant. 4) Unwrap at the table. Serve: with pepe sup or stews. Flavor: soft, leafy, peppery. History: leaf-wrapped pastes are the Gulf of Guinea's ancient convenience food; abalá carries Bioko's name for it. See also: Pepe Sup (Pepper Soup), Banga Soup (Equatorial Guinea).

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