Ablô avec Poisson Braisé (Togolese Steamed Corn Cakes with Grilled Herb Tilapia) – Authentic Togo Recipe

Ingredients for Ablô avec Poisson Braisé (Togolese Steamed Corn Cakes with Grilled Herb Tilapia) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) fluffy, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups slightly sweet steamed cornmeal cakes (ablô), washed and trimmed
• 1 cup whole or filleted grilled tilapia
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with ginger
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Togo seasoning (garlic, lime juice, parsley, black pepper)
• 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Whisk together ginger, garlic, lime juice, parsley, black pepper, cooking oil, and sea salt in a bowl to form a fragrant Togo marinade.
2. Coat fluffy and slightly sweet steamed cornmeal cakes (ablô) thoroughly in the seasoning and let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature.
3. Heat a cast-iron grill pan or heavy skillet over high heat until smoking hot.
4. Sear fluffy and slightly sweet steamed cornmeal cakes (ablô) for 4–5 minutes per side until blistered, charred at the edges, and cooked through.
5. Transfer to a warm platter, scatter with whole or filleted grilled tilapia, and serve immediately.