Sorghum paste (tô)

Preparation

1. 1

   Pour a third of the sorghum flour into a bowl and mix it with a little cold water to form a smooth batter with no lumps.

2. 2

   Bring the rest of the salted water to the boil in a saucepan.

3. 3

   Pour the sorghum batter into the boiling water, whisking vigorously to avoid lumps.

4. 4

   Reduce the heat and let it thicken for 5 minutes, stirring constantly with a wooden spatula.

5. 5

   Gradually sprinkle in the rest of the sorghum flour, stirring vigorously.

6. 6

   Keep stirring and beating the paste against the sides of the pan for 10 to 15 minutes, until it becomes smooth, elastic and pulls away from the sides.

7. 7

   Shape into balls with a spoon dipped in water and serve immediately, with a sauce.