Fonio with black sesame seeds
23 min
Fonio is an ancient grain, rich in protein and low in sugar, that's a great alternative to quinoa. In this recipe, it is boiled with toasted black sesame seeds to make a quick and delicious gluten-free side dish.
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Ingredients
Serves: 2
- 1/4 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
- 355ml water
- 110g fonio
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Method
Prep:5min ›
Cook:18min ›
Ready in:23min
- Heat oil in a small pan. Add sesame seeds; toast until fragrant, about 6 minutes.
- Bring water to the boil in a saucepan. Stir in toasted sesame seeds, fonio and salt. Bring water back to the boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until water has been absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff fonio with a fork before serving.
