Vegan Fonio Pilaf - Ancient Grain Salad
An ancient grain salad made with Fonio. A supergrain from western Africa with a subtle nutty flavour that’s easy to prepare and full of nutrients
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 brown onion finely diced
- 1 medium carrot finely diced
- 1 red pepper finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fonio rinsed
- 2 cups boiling water
- 10 g fresh parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Once hot add the finely diced onion, carrot and pepper. Add a pinch of salt and sauté until the onion is soft and translucent, around 6 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and continue to sauté for 1 minute.
- Now add the paprika, turmeric, salt and the rinsed and drained fonio. Mix well then pour in the boiling water.
- Turn off the heat and cover the pot. Let stand for 5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning then add the chopped parsley. Mix well then serve.
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