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Chakhodu (Meatballs)
Saint-Louis — Mother recipe · en it
These traditional Saint-Louis meatballs, chakhodu, are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, offering a unique flavor that blends the traditional with the innovative.
⏱️ 15 min prep + 10 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 200 g of beef
- 100 g of onion
- 50 g of parsley
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
- 100 g of flour
- oil for frying
Method
- Prepare the beef, finely chopped onion, and chopped parsley. Mix with the egg, black pepper, salt, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until you get a uniform consistency.
- Form the chakhodu into balls about 1.25-1.5 inches in diameter.
- Fry the chakhodu in a pan with a little hot oil until they become crispy and golden.
- Serve hot with a tomato sauce or your preferred sauce.
The story
Chakhodu is a traditional dish from Saint-Louis, Senegal, with origins in an ancient culinary tradition that has evolved over time, incorporating local ingredients and cultural influences.
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