{"product_id":"frozen-placali-cassava-dough-3-lb-pickup-local-delivery","title":"Placali (Frozen Cassava Dough) 3 lb | Ivorian Placali (Pickup \u0026 Local Delivery)","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePlacali – Frozen Ivorian Cassava Dough 3 lb\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShort Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlacali (also spelled plakali) is fermented cassava dough from Côte d'Ivoire. Cooked with water, it turns into a smooth, stretchy swallow that Ivorians enjoy with sauce graine, kplala, okra sauce and other soups. This 3 lb pack comes frozen and ready to cook at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Placali, Super Cassava Dough\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frozen fermented cassava dough\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep frozen; thaw before cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check the label for full ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThaw:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the dough thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMix:\u003c\/strong\u003e break it up and stir into water until smooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCook:\u003c\/strong\u003e heat while stirring constantly until thick, smooth and stretchy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e wet your hands or a bowl and form portions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServe:\u003c\/strong\u003e with sauce graine (palm nut soup), kplala, okra sauce or peanut soup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlacali is one of the best-loved swallows in Côte d'Ivoire, especially among the Akan peoples in the south of the country. Cassava is soaked and fermented, then ground into a dough. When cooked, that dough becomes a soft, elastic swallow with a gentle sour taste that goes perfectly with rich, saucy soups. Buying it as frozen dough saves the days of soaking and fermenting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a classic Ivorian meal, serve placali with palm nut soup made from our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ghana-fresh-palmnut-soup-800g\"\u003epalm nut cream concentrate\u003c\/a\u003e, or try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nayama-attieke-cassava-couscous-authentic-african-taste\"\u003eattiéké\u003c\/a\u003e, the other Ivorian cassava favorite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBenefits You'll Love\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic taste:\u003c\/strong\u003e the real Ivorian swallow, slightly sour and smooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaves time:\u003c\/strong\u003e no soaking or fermenting at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to portion:\u003c\/strong\u003e cook only what you need\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e made for sauce graine and kplala\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. What is placali?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlacali (plakali) is a swallow from Côte d'Ivoire made from fermented cassava dough. It is cooked with water until smooth and stretchy and eaten with soups and sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. How do you cook placali?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThaw the dough, mix it with water until smooth, then cook over medium heat while stirring constantly until it becomes thick, glossy and elastic. Follow the pack instructions for exact amounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. What do you eat placali with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlacali is usually served with sauce graine (palm nut soup), kplala, okra sauce (sauce gombo) or peanut soup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Is placali the same as fufu?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are similar swallows, but placali is made from fermented cassava dough, which gives it a mildly sour taste and a smoother, stretchier texture than many fufu types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. How should I store frozen placali?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it frozen until you are ready to use it. Thaw only what you plan to cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrozen item: available for store pickup at 1651 E 87th St, Chicago, or local delivery in the Chicago area only. 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