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Corn chaff: Corn and beans simmered in red palm oil, an everyday favorite. Cameroon’s North-West region (capital Bamenda) is home to this dish. Allow about 150 minutes for 6 people; difficulty: easy. It is served with on its own or with avocado.
Key facts
- Region
- North-West · Bamenda
- Time
- 150 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Servings
- 6
- Served with
- on its own or with avocado
- When
- everyday meals
Where does Corn chaff come from?
Corn chaff is a mix of corn and beans simmered in red palm oil, popular in the North-West and the West. It is a cheap, hearty, comforting dish that is cooked in large batches.
Other signature dishes of the North-West region: Achu & yellow soup, Njama-njama & corn fufu, Khati khati.
What are the ingredients for Corn chaff?
For 6 people:
- Dried corn
- Red beans
- Red palm oil
- Onions (buy locally)
How do you make Corn chaff? Step-by-step recipe
- Soak the corn and beans overnight.
- Boil the corn for 1 h, add the beans and cook another hour.
- Fry onions, tomato and chili in palm oil.
- Stir the corn and beans into the oil, season and simmer 15 min.
- Serve piping hot.
Tips for a perfect Corn chaff
- Soak the corn and beans overnight to shorten cooking.
- Cook the corn before adding the beans.
- A little smoked fish adds depth.
What to serve with Corn chaff
Traditionally it is served with on its own or with avocado. It is a dish for everyday meals.
Where to buy Corn chaff ingredients in Europe and North America
Outside Cameroon, the dry and frozen ingredients for Corn chaff are often hard to find. Our kit gathers them, checked and packed in Douala, and delivers them across Europe, the UK, the US and Canada, including Paris, Brussels, London, Montreal.
Frequently asked questions
What is Corn chaff?
Corn and beans simmered in red palm oil, an everyday favorite. It comes from Cameroon’s North-West region.
How long does Corn chaff take to make?
About 150 minutes for 6 people.
What do you eat Corn chaff with?
With on its own or with avocado.
Can you cook Corn chaff outside Cameroon?
Yes. Our kit brings together the hard-to-find ingredients; only everyday fresh items need to be bought locally.
