Funkaso with Spiced Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• For the funkaso pancakes: For the funkaso pancakes:
• 2 cups (400g) fermented rice 2 cups (400g) fermented rice
• 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Oil for frying Oil for frying
• For the spiced tomato sauce: For the spiced tomato sauce:
• 2 tablespoons oil 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece ginger, grated 1-inch piece ginger, grated
• 4 tomatoes, diced 4 tomatoes, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt to taste Salt to taste

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 320 kcal / 1340 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 8g, 1g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 58g, 4g
• Protein: 6g
• Fiber: 4g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large bowl, combine the fermented rice, salt, baking powder, turmeric, cumin, and black pepper. Mix well to form a smooth batter.
2. 2.
   Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add a small amount of oil.
3. 3.
   Pour a ladleful of the batter onto the pan and spread it into a circular shape. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown as well. Repeat with the remaining batter.
4. 4.
   In a separate pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
5. 5.
   Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan and cook for another minute until fragrant.
6. 6.
   Stir in the diced tomatoes and bell pepper, and cook until they start to soften.
7. 7.
   Add the ground cumin, paprika, chili powder, and salt. Mix well to combine.
8. 8.
   Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, until it thickens slightly.
9. 9.
   Serve the funkaso pancakes with the spiced tomato sauce on the side.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Fermented rice — If you cannot find fermented rice, you can make your own by soaking regular rice in water overnight and allowing it to ferment at room temperature for 24-48 hours. The longer the fermentation, the tangier the funkaso pancakes will be.

Tips & Tricks

• For a spicier sauce, add more chili powder or a chopped chili pepper.
• You can add diced vegetables such as carrots or zucchini to the spiced tomato sauce for extra flavor and texture.
• Serve the funkaso pancakes warm for the best taste and texture.
• If you prefer a thinner sauce, you can add a little water or vegetable broth while simmering.

Serving advice

Serve the funkaso pancakes with a generous amount of spiced tomato sauce on the side. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley for added freshness.

Presentation advice

Arrange the funkaso pancakes on a platter and place a small bowl of the spiced tomato sauce in the center. Sprinkle some chopped herbs on top for an attractive presentation.