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Placali with Sauce Claire — Ivorian Cote of Ivoire recipe, 40 min, serves 4Ivorian

Placali with Sauce Claire

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The placali is a paste souple based on cassava fermenté, served with a sauce claire with poissons.

40
min
10
prep
🔥
30
cook
👥
4
servings
350
kcal / serving
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Instructions

1

Diluez the paste of cassava in the water and cook in remuant until obtain a texture lisse.

2

For the sauce: faites boil water with onion, tomato and broth.

3

Add the poissons and vegetables. Cook 20 minutes.

4

Serve the placali in boule à côté of the sauce.

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Common Questions

How long does it take to cook placali with sauce claire?
Total time is about 40 minutes, with 30 minutes of actual cooking. Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your equipment and ingredient size.
How many servings does this placali with sauce claire recipe make?
This recipe yields 4 servings as written. You can easily scale the recipe up or down using the serving size adjuster above the ingredient list.
Can I customize the ingredients in this recipe?
Yes, the ingredient list shows possible swaps for many items. Stick to similar quantities and textures when substituting to maintain the expected result.
What can I serve with placali with sauce claire?
This dish pairs well with a fresh salad, roasted vegetables, rice, or crusty bread. Check our related recipes below for more ideas.

What to drink with this

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Wine
A medium-bodied red like Pinot Noir, or unoaked Chardonnay if you prefer white.
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Beer
Pale ale or pilsner — light enough to not overpower.
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Cocktail
Classic gin and tonic with cucumber.
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Non-alcoholic
Sparkling water with a squeeze of lemon and fresh herbs.
The story behind this recipe ▾
This preparation of placali with sauce claire is a common take on a ivorian cote of ivoire dish. The ingredient list stays focused at 9 components, which keeps both the shopping and the kitchen work manageable. Cook time runs about 30 minutes, with 10 minutes of preparation before that. The result serves 4. Main elements such as paste of cassava fermentée, fish fresh, fish fumé are treated so that each contributes to the overall flavour without overwhelming the others. Accurate timing is more important than special technique in this recipe, and a kitchen timer is recommended for each step.
This recipe is for inspiration only. We do not provide food safety, storage, or nutritional advice. Always follow your local food safety guidelines. Check all ingredients for allergens.
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