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Langouste a la Vanille is a famous dish that is prepared in the Comoros Islands. It is made with fresh South African lobster that is caught regularly ...lic

National Dish of Comoros Langouste a la Vanille

lobsters

vanilla bean (sliced lengthwise)

¾ lb. tender spinach (stems removed)

olive oil

white wine

shallots

tbsps. & 2 tsps. unsalted butter

½ tbsps white wine vinegar

Vidalia onions (sliced)

salt

Black pepper

Clover sprouts

A recipe for Mkatra Foutra (Sesame Coconut Flatbreads) from the cookbook, The Island Kitchen.

Mkatra Foutra (Sesame Coconut Flatbreads)

sachet (7 grams) fast-acting yeast

plain flour

caster sugar

sea salt

400 ml coconut milk

butter (or vegetable oil)

sesame seeds

Honey (to serve)

In a large bowl, mix the yeast with 2 tablespoons warm water and leave to rest for 5 minutes. Add the flour, sugar, salt and beaten egg to the mixing bowl. Slowly pour in the coconut milk and mix well with a spatula until it is a batter-like consistency.

Cover the bowl with cling film and leave to rest for 1 hour in a warm place.

Once the bread mix is ready, set a medium frying pan or crêpe pan over a medium heat. Spread 1⁄2 teaspoon of the butter or oil on the base, using a piece of kitchen paper, to lubricate the pan. Once the butter has melted, scoop out 2–3 heaped tablespoons of the thick batter and plop onto the surface of the pan (it may be quite sticky). You should be able to get ten small flatbreads out of the mixture.

Using the back of the tablespoon, make the batter into a circular shape. It doesn’t matter if they are not perfectly round. For each one of the breads, sprinkle 1⁄2 teaspoon sesame seeds on the top and press lightly. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, until it has risen to about 1cm high and is golden brown. Repeat with the remaining batter. Serve immediately, drizzled with honey or with a cup of coffee.

These flatbreads keep for 1–2 days in an airtight container, but are best eaten fresh.

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