Afro-Funk Fonio Pilaf

Fonio, salt, contains 2% or less of onion, locust bean powder, spices, dried yeast, sunflower oil, garlic, scallions, mushrooms.

Stovetop

1. In a pot with a lid, coat contents of package well with 1 tablespoon of oil (optional). Turn heat to high, add 1 ⅓ cup of water and bring to a boil. 
2. Stir, cover and turn heat to low. Cook for 1 minute, then turn off the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
3. Fluff with a spoon or fork, and top it with whatever juicy, saucy food you’re serving!..

Microwave

1. Mix 1 package with 1 ⅓ cups of water in a large microwaveable bowl.
2. Cover tightly and microwave for approximately 2 minutes.
3. Let sit covered 3-5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Serve hot or cold, with anything or on its own.

These preparations will give you a light and fluffy fonio. Too wet? Cook a bit longer. Too dry? Add a spoonful of water, cover, and cook a minute more. Fonio never embarrasses the chef! Or for a creamier texture, use more liquid and stir it up.