Pancakes
Malian Fried Pancakes
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Mali
Traditional Malian deep-fried pancakes or flatbreads made with rice or millet flour; the dough is fermented slightly, then fried until golden; sweetened with sugar and flavored with nutmeg, cinnamon, or vanilla; a popular snack and breakfast item; listed in Wikipedia's Malian cuisine; similar to puff-puff but with a distinctive Malian flavor.
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What it is
A closer look at Malian Fried Pancakes.
Traditional Malian deep-fried pancakes or flatbreads made with rice or millet flour; the dough is fermented slightly, then fried until golden; sweetened with sugar and flavored with nutmeg, cinnamon, or vanilla; a popular snack and breakfast item; listed in Wikipedia's Malian cuisine; similar to puff-puff but with a distinctive Malian flavor.
What to look for
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The pancakes should be golden and crispy outside, soft inside; made from rice or millet flour; sweetened and spiced with nutmeg or cinnamon; a popular snack and breakfast; found at street stalls and markets; similar to puff-puff but Malian-style; costs $0.50-1 per piece.
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