Tô (millet paste)

Preparation

1. 1

   Pour a third of the millet flour into a bowl with a little cold water and mix to a smooth batter.

2. 2

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

3. 3

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

4. 4

   Reduce the heat and let it thicken for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

5. 5

   Gradually sprinkle in the rest of the millet flour, stirring vigorously with a wooden spatula.

6. 6

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

7. 7

   Pour the hot paste into bowls, smoothing the top with a spoon dipped in water.

8. 8

   Serve immediately with peanut sauce or a sauce of your choice poured over the top.