Banku Bites with Avocado Dip

Ingredients

• 1 cup Banku Mix (Corn & Cassava Dough)
• 1 cup Water
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 2 medium Avocado
• 2 tbsp Lime Juice
• 1/4 cup Red Onion
• 1/4 tsp Scotch Bonnet Pepper

Instructions

1. 1In a medium saucepan, combine the 1 cup Banku Mix (Corn & Cassava Dough) and 1 cup Water. Stir vigorously with a whisk until you have a smooth, lump-free paste.
2. 2Place the saucepan over medium heat (350°F/175°C). Cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, for 20-25 minutes. The banku is ready when it thickens significantly and starts to pull away from the sides of the pan, forming a cohesive mass.
3. 3Stir in the 1/2 tsp Salt until fully incorporated. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the banku cool in the pan for about 10 minutes until it is comfortable to handle.
4. 4While the banku cools, prepare the avocado dip. Halve and pit the 2 medium Avocados, then scoop the flesh into a medium bowl. Add the 2 tbsp Lime Juice, 1/4 cup Red Onion (finely chopped), and 1/4 tsp Scotch Bonnet Pepper (minced).
5. 5Mash the avocado mixture with a fork until it reaches a creamy, smooth consistency. Taste and add more scotch bonnet pepper if you prefer it spicier.
6. 6Once the banku is cool enough to touch, roll it between your palms to form small, bite-sized balls. Arrange the banku bites on a serving plate.
7. 7Serve the banku bites immediately with the avocado dip on the side.

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