ABLO / ABOLO : La Recette Secrète Qui Va Vous Surprendre !
ABLO / ABOLO : La Recette Secrète Qui Va Vous Surprendre ! is a medium Cameroonian recipe that serves 8. 212 calories per serving. Recipe by LA CUISINE D’AMA on YouTube.
Prep: 5 hrs 4 min | Cook: 35 min | Total: 5 hrs 59 min
Cost: $27.84 total, $3.48 per serving
Ingredients
- 60 g Semolina (fine semolina; can use coarse if needed)
- 200 g Rice Flour (white rice flour, gluten‑free)
- 100 g Corn Starch (also called Maizena)
- 100 g Granulated Sugar (white crystal sugar)
- 1 tsp Salt (fine table salt)
- 2 tsp Active Dry Yeast (ensure yeast is fresh)
- 630 ml Water (for porridge) (about 2 cups, room temperature)
- 240 ml Warm Water (for yeast) (about 1 cup, 35‑40°C)
Instructions
Combine Semolina and Rice Flour
Measure 60 g semolina and 200 g rice flour. Place them in a mixing bowl and whisk together until evenly blended.
Time: PT5M
Divide Portion for Poridge
Weigh out 88 g (about half a cup) of the semolina‑rice flour mixture and set it aside in a small bowl.
Time: PT2M
Cook the Poridge Base
Bring 630 ml water to a boil in a saucepan. Gradually whisk in the 88 g mixture, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Cook, still stirring, until the mixture thickens into a smooth porridge.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: boiling
Cool the Poridge
Transfer the hot porridge to a shallow dish and let it cool to room temperature.
Time: PT15M
Mix Remaining Dry Ingredients
In the large mixing bowl, combine the remaining semolina‑rice flour mixture with 100 g corn starch, 100 g granulated sugar, and 1 tsp salt. Stir until uniform.
Time: PT5M
Incorporate the Poridge
Add the cooled porridge to the dry‑ingredient bowl and mix thoroughly until you obtain a smooth, lump‑free batter.
Time: PT5M
Activate the Yeast
In a separate cup, dissolve 2 tsp active dry yeast in 240 ml warm water (35‑40°C). Stir for about a minute until frothy.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: 35-40°C
Combine Yeast Mixture with Batter
Gradually pour the yeast liquid into the batter, mixing continuously with a hand mixer on low speed until the dough becomes soft and elastic.
Time: PT5M
First Fermentation
Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the batter rise in a warm spot for 10‑15 minutes until small bubbles appear.
Time: PT15M
Gentle Stir
After the short rise, give the batter a quick stir to release excess gas.
Time: PT2M
Long Rest / Proof
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let the batter rest for at least 4 hours at room temperature. The batter should double in volume and show bubbles on the surface.
Time: PT4H
Prepare Molds
Lightly grease silicone molds (or use non‑stick spray) and spoon the rested batter into each cavity, filling about three‑quarters full.
Time: PT5M
Steam the Ablo
Place the filled molds in a pre‑heated steamer or rice cooker set to steam. Steam for 20 minutes, then check doneness with a knife inserted in the centre; it should come out clean.
Time: PT20M
Temperature: steam
Cool and Serve
Remove the molds from the steamer, let the cakes cool for a few minutes, then gently pop them out. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Time: PT5M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 212
- Protein
- 1.6 g
- Carbohydrates
- 49 g
- Fat
- 0.5 g
- Fiber
- 0.6 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten (contains wheat), Dairy‑free
Allergens: Wheat (contains gluten), Yeast
Last updated: April 11, 2026






