Comorian Mkatra Foutra (Coconut Fried Bread)
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The Tale of Comorian Mkatra Foutra (Coconut Fried Bread)
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Mkatra foutra is a soft, coconut-milk-enriched fried bread that draws on the Swahili coast's long culinary connections across the Indian Ocean, linking Comoros to mainland East Africa. It's commonly eaten for breakfast, its subtle sweetness and richness coming from fresh coconut, a staple ingredient throughout the archipelago.
Ingredients
Scale:· 8 servings
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- 1In a bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm coconut milk and let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
- 2Add the flour, salt, and shredded coconut, mixing and kneading until a smooth, elastic dough forms.
- 3Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place for 45-60 minutes until doubled in size.
- 4Divide the dough into small balls and flatten each into a disc about 1cm thick.
- 5Heat vegetable oil in a wide, shallow pan over medium heat.
- 6Fry the discs in batches until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 7Drain on paper towels and serve warm, plain or with a savory sauce.
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