Madam Jas Kokonte Flour
Net Weight: 1 kg / 2.2 lbs

Description:

Madam Jas Kokonte Flour is a naturally processed dried cassava flour made without artificial additives. Known locally as Kokonte, this flour is used to prepare a starchy Ghanaian dish of the same name. High in fiber and ideal for gluten-free diets, Kokonte is cherished for its earthy flavor and nutritional benefits. It pairs beautifully with soups like palm nut or groundnut soup.

Recipe: Kokonte with Groundnut Soup

Ingredients for Kokonte:

• 2 cups Madam Jas Kokonte flour
• 4 cups water

Instructions for Kokonte:

1. Boil 3 cups of water in a pot.
2. Mix 1 cup of cold water with Kokonte flour in a bowl to form a smooth slurry.
3. Gradually add the slurry to the boiling water, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
4. Stir continuously until it thickens and becomes stretchy (about 10–15 minutes).
5. Serve with soup.

Ingredients for Groundnut Soup:

• 1 cup groundnut paste (peanut butter)
• 1 lb chicken or goat meat
• 2 tomatoes
• 1 onion
• 1 scotch bonnet pepper
• Salt and seasoning cubes
• Water

Instructions for Groundnut Soup:

1. Blend tomatoes, onion, and pepper.
2. Boil meat with spices until tender.
3. Add blended mixture and simmer.
4. Stir in groundnut paste diluted in warm water.
5. Simmer for 20–30 minutes until thickened and flavorful.
6. Serve with Kokonte.

Names in Other African Countries:

• Nigeria: Lafun (similar alternative)
• Togo: Agbelima or Ewokoume
• Benin: Ewokoume
• Ivory Coast: Placali (similar product)
• Sierra Leone: Cassava flour ball