Carol’s Taklik-Kvmokse Recipe

Carol’s Taklik-Kvmokse Recipe

Ingredients:

• ½ cup white rice
• 8 cups water
• 4 cups flour
• 4 cups white cornmeal
• 4 tablespoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• Additional supplies needed: a bowl with a tight lid and a wooden spoon for mixing
• Oil or cooking spray for cooking

Instructions:

1. In a bowl with a lid, combine the flour and white cornmeal, then set aside.
2. In a pot, cook the rice with 8 cups of water. Bring it to a boil for a few minutes, then cover and let it simmer until soft. Allow it to cool.
3. Once the rice has cooled, gradually incorporate it into the flour and cornmeal mixture. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is completely moist.
4. Tightly cover the bowl with the lid and place it at room temperature. Allow it to sit for about 3 to 5 days, or until the lid pops off.
5. After the fermentation period, add the baking powder, salt, and sugar to the mixture. The batter should have a bubbly appearance and a fermented aroma. It is ready when it slides off the wooden spoon easily.
6. To cook, heat a skillet over medium heat and coat it with oil. Pour about 3 large cups or spoonfuls of the batter into the skillet, spreading it evenly. Cover and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the edges appear cooked, there are fewer bubbles on top, and the edges lift up, similar to cooking a pancake. Before flipping, drizzle a spoonful of oil on top, creating circles to prevent sticking. Flip and cook for an additional 5 to 8 minutes.

This recipe yields 3 to 4 rounds of bread.

For an instructional video on making Taklik-Kvmokse, see Carol Tiger’s YouTube channel HompvkvCi!