Attiéké, cassava couscous

Attiéké is a couscous made of yuca/cassava. It is a very filling meal, usually a side dish for grilled fish, but can also be served with chicken.

Total Cooking Time: 20 min
Serving: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp salt
• 1 lb frozen attiékè
• 2 cups tomatoes, diced
• 1 cup sweet onions, diced
• 2 tbsp cucumbers, diced
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• 3 tbsp water

Steps:

1. Thaw attiékè in a microwave-safe bowl.
2. While the attiékè is defrosting, combine diced tomatoes, diced onions, and diced cucumbers in a bowl.
3. Add 2 tbsp. of oil, vinegar, 1 tsp. of salt, to make a salad.
4. Set the salad aside to marinate.
5. To the attiékè, combine 1 tsp. of salt, 1 tbsp. of oil.
6. Cook attiékè in the microwave for 5 to 6 min.
7. Serve it hot with fried or grilled fish, aloko, and the tomatoes salad.