Grains & Starches · Food pairing guide
What goes with Fonio?
Fonio comprises small Digitaria cereal grains, chiefly D. exilis and D. iburua. This profile centres on cooked grain and identifies flour explicitly when used; it is distinct from millet, teff and wheat couscous.
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Pairing principles
What pairs well with Fonio?
Roasted peanuts contrast the soft grain, while dates and carrots supply distinct kinds of sweetness. Goat cheese adds tang to a grain crust. Tender cooked fonio can link a dessert custard to a crisp baked component without pretending it is wheat flour.
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