Dokunu (Fermented Corn Dumplings)
Dokunu, also called kenkey or komi, is a Ghanaian food made from fermented corn. It is eaten across west African countries, often with fried fish.
Yield
3
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 spoon cornstarch
- Warm water
- ½ spoon salt
- Corn husks or plantain leaves
- Yield:
- 3
Instructions
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1Combine the cornstarch and cornmeal in a bowl. Mix in enough warm water to get a smooth, stiff dough.
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2Cover the mixture with a clean cloth, and let rest in a warm place for 2 days. It should smell sour, like sourdough.
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3Divide the dough into 2 pieces.
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4Heat a pot over medium heat. Add one half of the dough, and cook for about 10–15 minutes, stirring regularly.
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5Remove from the heat, and mix the cooked dough into the uncooked dough. Season with a little salt.
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6Portion out small pieces of dough, and roll into balls. Wrap each piece in a corn husk or plantain leaf, and secure with string.
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7Heat water in a steamer. Add the wrapped dokunu, and steam for about 1 hour.
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8Serve with dry fish or any sides of your choice.
- Method
- Steaming
Recipe Attribution
Wikibooks Cookbook
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Printed on October 28, 2026