{"product_id":"banku-mix","title":"Banku Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Ingredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermented Corn Flour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provides the bulk of the flavor and the traditional sour notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCassava Flour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Acts as the binding agent, giving the Banku its \"stretchy\" and smooth texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalt:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Usually added in small amounts as a preservative and flavor enhancer (though most recipes suggest adding a pinch more during cooking).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation (The \"Stirring\" Method)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanku mix is famous for being a \"workout\" in the kitchen. To prepare it:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold Mix:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Whisk the flour with room-temperature water in a pot until it forms a smooth, lump-free slurry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeat \u0026amp; Knead:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Place on medium heat and stir constantly with a wooden spatula (banku ta).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \"Drive\":\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e As it thickens, use a kneading motion against the sides of the pot to ensure it becomes smooth and elastic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteam:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Add a splash of water, cover, and let it steam for a few minutes to ensure the grains are fully cooked, then give it one final stir before molding into balls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanku is traditionally enjoyed with wet dishes that complement its sourness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrilled Tilapia:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Served with fresh ground pepper (shito), onions, and tomatoes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOkra Stew\/Soup:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The most classic pairing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• **Shito (Black Pepper Sauce): For a quick, flavorful meal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalm Nut Soup or Groundnut Soup:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For a richer, heavier meal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike fresh dough which must be refrigerated or used quickly, Banku Mix can be stored in a cool, dry pantry for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eup to 12–18 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashanti Afro Mart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57020589572428,"sku":null,"price":6.3,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1039\/9010\/0300\/files\/727222C6-4CB8-4B71-84A1-E1AECFEE5F2D.jpg?v=1773905646","url":"https:\/\/ashantimart.ee\/products\/banku-mix","provider":"Ashanti Afro Mart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}