×

Fonio

An ancient species of millet, used to make porridge and a variety of dishes

Source: Wikipedia

Fonio
Licence Source

Recipes

native-jollof-acha-recipe-1024x683

Native Jollof Acha Recipe - Afrolems Nigerian Food Blog

Native Jollof Acha is one of the most amazing dishes I have made with Acha in recent times. I was pleasantly surprised with the outcome...
Compound-Photos-1

Three Easy and Tasty Ways to Cook Fonio - The Canadian African

Everything you need to know about how to perfectly cook fonio, an ancient super grain from West Africa, with three simple and delicious recipes...
FonioNYTimesArticle

Lamb Shoulder Mafé with Fonio

Chef Thiam's lamb shoulder mafé is thickened with peanut butter, a fool proof method to achieve the characteristic creaminess of this dish. Mafé is an iconic African ground nut stew, popular throughout West Africa. It is generally served with rice though...
features-home-1400x900-1

Recipe: Senegalese Lamb Shank with Peanut Sauce on Fonio Pilaf - Burnt My FingersBurnt My Fingers

From From Senegal: Modern Senegalese Recipes from the Source to the Bowl, this recipe is  good way to showcase fonio as the base for a savory stew. Chef Pierre Thian explains that the gremolata is “a twist on our traditional … Continue reading →...
MangoFonioSalad

Basic Fonio Recipe | James Beard Foundation

...
turmeric-coconut-fonio

Turmeric Coconut Fonio - Healthier Steps

Turmeric Coconut Fonio is easy to be prepared, ready in minutes. This gluten-free grain is cooked in an incredible flavorful broth...
183098_d8df16ce032441a99a529f78ff0dc84b~mv2

Gluten-Free Fonio Recipe: How To Prepare White Fonio Grain For Breakfast Cereal (Porridge)

Tips: Healthy breakfast - OTI Gluten-Free Fonio...
Ibemi+logomark+-+white+over+black

Cooking Ibémi fonio. Recipes ideas and inspiration. How to cook delicious fonio — Ibémi

fonio recipe inspiration ideas for what to cook. quick recipes. 5 minutes cooking. african meal dinner breakfast lunch blog...
15464673395c2d380ba57f2

Fonio Recipe | The Feedfeed

Easy Fonio Recipe...
90

Fonio pilaf | SBS Food

Fonio is a gluten-free grain and nutritious superfood that's native to Africa. It's highly versatile, with a texture and flavour somewhere between quinoa and couscous...
fonio-porridge-2-FP

Fonio Porridge - Traditional Nigerian Recipe | 196 flavors

Nutritious, organic, and gluten-free, fonio pudding or fonio porridge (acha) is a milky porridge, based on fonio. It is traditionally served for breakfast in Nigeria and the rest of West Africa. What is fonio? Otherwise known as acha, and nicknamed 'the...
fonio-balls-with-spicy-african-peanut-sauce-thumb-1

Fonio Balls in Peanut Sauce - Full of Plants

Tender fonio balls served in a delicious coconut peanut sauce flavored with spices, ginger, and garlic. Yummy and super easy to make...
fonio

Fonio Grain Bowl — Laurel Ann Nutrition - Intuitive Eating for Diabetes

Try a new super grain with this fonio recipe. It is a wonderful grain bowl that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner...
6326114-ac74a70f78f6482f8a8c4d9348e8b2b1

Fonio Pilaf Recipe

Fonio grains are mixed with aromatic vegetables, sesame seeds, nuts and raisins for a nutritious alternative to rice pilaf. Serve this with your favorite savory meat or fish dish...
1015_senegal-stew-01-e1445276493519-1000x688

Senegalese Recipes From Chef Pierre Thiam | Here & Now

From Lamb Shank Mafé to Mango Fonio Salad, many of the ingredients are familiar but the flavors are unique...
image

This Quick-Cooking, Ancient Grain Is an Absolute Powerhouse for Last-Minute Meals  | MyRecipes

If you like quinoa, you’re gonna love fonio...
Stir-fried-acha-recipe-diabetes-nigerian-dish-1024x683

Stir Fried Acha (Fonio) Recipe - Hungry Rice World Diabetes Day Nigeria

Stir Fried Acha. World Diabetes day is marked on the 14th of November every year. Each year different themes are set to scope the awareness...
Aduna_Fonio_Pancakes_Web_28b11000-da5c-4844-9660-525e4da679df

Fonio Pancakes – Aduna

Who could pass on this delicious stack of fluffy Fonio Pancakes? Whipping these up for your loved ones will definitely get you some brownie points...
Senagalese-Fonio1

Adventist Health Recipe: Jollof Fonio and Braised King Oyster Mushroom Char-Siu | Adventist Health

We may not be able to travel this holiday season, but with the right ingredients and a little imagination, you can go on a global food adventure in your own kitchen with these recipes...
DSC08570

Fonio Breakfast Porridge | Maya Feller Nutrition

November is American Diabetes Month and I teamed up with Wonderful Pistachios to share some recipes and some of the health benefits of pistachios. Check out my recipe for Fonio Breakfast Porridge below. The health benefits of Wonderful Pistachios Plant-Based...
Fonio-Hot-Cereal_68a31a96-8d8c-42d4-b393-2cb4b66609de_600x

Creamy Fonio Breakfast Recipe | Snuk Foods

Set the oatmeal and cream of wheat aside; this hot, creamy fonio from Senegalese chef Pierre Thiam will become your new favorite breakfast recipe. The fruit topping is up to you, but we love this mix of fresh and dried. And do take time to toast your...
0d4362-splendid-table-studio-session-337

Mango Fonio Salad | The Splendid Table

Bursting with fresh herbs, lemon, and mango, and super easy to throw together, this healthy grain salad would make a great addition to picnics or potlucks...
Acha-Pottage_Savory-Fonio-and-Shrimp-07

Fonio Grits and Shrimp - Yummy Medley

If you're a fan of classic grits, you'll love this savory fonio grits and shrimp, which is more nutritious and packs a seafood flavor punch...
PB_Fonio_Porridge_Caramelized_Bananas_zoom_KT

Fonio Porridge with Peanut Butter and Caramelized Bananas | Oldways

...
1-West-African-Vegan-Fonio-Salad-with-Mango-and-Cashews-Oil-Free-Plant-Based-Gluten-Free-Recipe-from-Plants-Rule-8

West African Vegan Fonio Salad with Mango and Cashews - Plants-Rule

Fonio is a gluten-free whole grain that grows in West Africa. Similar to cous cous, it cooks quickly. Combine it with fresh mango and crunchy cashews for this simple vegan salad...
Fonio_Moringa_Crackers_Web

Fonio & Moringa Crackers – Aduna

These nutritious crunchy crackers are packed with fibre, protein and a whole load of deliciousness. Try them with your favourite cheese and dips...
Recipe-Fonio-Porridge-ICStoryHeader_695x375

Fonio Breakfast Porridge | Gordon Food Service

...
MangoFonioSalad-1

Mango Fonio Salad Recipe | James Beard Foundation

...
GR7VC46MIN4T2BKLHFUQ5N2JQQ

Fonio-Crusted Crab Cakes | Saveur

Fonio, a variety of millet, gives these West-African-inspired crab cakes a satisfyingly crisp crust...
a05966-20200825-fonio-mafe-lamb-chop-and-vegetables

Fonio, Grilled Lamb Chops & Asparagus with Mafé Sauce | The Splendid Table

Mafé is the name for peanut sauce in Senegal. To me, it is the ultimate comfort food and one of my favorite sauces to eat with fonio. I like it mildly spicy. You can add chopped okra, which adds a bit more rich, thick texture to the sauce. Here, I serve...
fonio-harvest

Ingredient Spotlight: Fonio, the African Grain of the Future – One Green Planet

This under-recognized grain merits attention for its versatility and nutrients. If you’re getting bored with the same ingredients, give this a try...
G145-Fonio-Pancakes

Fonio Flour Pancakes with Raisins and Blueberries

Fonio is a nutrient dense ancient grain native to West Africa. Rich in protein and essential amino acids, our Fonio Flour is naturally gluten free and boasts a light, nutty flavor. In this recipe, it's transformed into golden pancakes studded with sweet...
Fonio-Butternut-Squash-Frittata-1400x1000_70594955-64af-4636-ba80-ea410a37c720_600x

Vegetable Frittata Recipe with Gluten Free Fonio | Snuk Foods

Spice up your next lazy Sunday brunch with this colorful frittata recipe by Senegalese chef Pierre Thiam. An easy egg omelet recipe for breakfast with healthy butternut squash, spinach, and tomato...
Fonio-Banana-Bread

Fonio Banana Bread — FARAFENA

SERVINGS: 12 PREP TIME: 20 minutes COOK TIME: 1 hour 5 minutes TOTAL TIME: 1 hour 25 minutes...
IMG_9624-1024x768

Fonio Pilaf - iEatGreen - iEatGreen - Healthy, Green, Organic Food

Chef Pierre Thiam is a chef from Senegal and was a guest on my show a few years back. During my interview, we had discussed the grain Fonio, but I had forgotten all about it. Now, he is importing it … Read More...
Fall-in-love-with-Fonio

Fonio Energy Bites (The Whole Grain You'll Soon Hear About Everywhere) - Odds & Evans

Hold the Fonio! You heard it here first, folks. Fonio is the tiny seed/ancient grain the whole world is about to fall in love with. Easy Energy Bites Recipe...
Website_2024_3_0ea82caa-440c-4de0-85fa-ba1637872093

About Fonio – Yolélé

Working with smallholder farmers and processors in West Africa to introduce FONIO: the gluten-free Ancient West African grain, and their other unique, delicious, and climate-resilient crops to the global market...
fonio_pudding_bowl

Fonio Pudding | Fonio Recipe | Ancient Grain Fonio | Cooking with Fonio

This fonio pudding is quick to prepare, gluten free, and is rich in nutrients. Made with the ancient grain fonio, this pudding is ideal for all...

Associated Dishes

Compote de pommes
Compote de pommes
Side, Snack, Appetizer
Choron Sauce
Side, Snack, Appetizer
Huile d'olive d'Aix
Huile d'olive d'Aix
Side, Snack, Appetizer
Colbert Sauce
Side, Snack, Appetizer