Seychelles | Dessert

Ladob

Ladob is a dessert with plantain or breadfruit, coconut milk and nutmeg. Serve

Country
Seychelles
Region
East Africa
Time
75 min
Serves
6
Level
medium
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Servings 6

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4 steps 30 min prep 45 min cook (check method) 75 min total medium
1
Prepare base
Combine plantain or breadfruit, sugar, and coconut milk and nutmeg.
base 10:00
2
Bind
Add binder or liquid until the mixture holds together.
bind 08:00
3
Cook
Bake, steam, or fry until fragrant and set.
cook 30:00
4
Serve
Cool slightly and serve with tea or grilled fish.
serve 05:00

Ladob changes by household and market. Keep the main ingredient and seasoning balance, then adjust heat, liquid, or starch for your table.

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When to cook it

Best for family meals, weekend cooking, and country cooking.. Plan on a medium cook. Allow about 75 minutes total.

What to serve alongside it

tea or grilled fish

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Seychelles national table. A structured Seychelles dish in the AfroKitchen archive.

Chef watch-outs
  • Skipping the resting time after grilling.
  • Rushing the rest or fermentation period.
  • Rushing the base before the raw edge has cooked out.
How you know it is ready
  • The surface should be deeply colored while the center stays juicy.
  • The bread or batter should smell pleasantly fermented, toasted, or nutty rather than floury.
  • The aroma should smell rounded rather than raw or sharp.
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tea or grilled fish

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