Grain Bowl With Sardines and Sauce Moyo

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Combine the onion, garlic, lime juice and ½ teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Let sit to mellow the bite of the raw onion and garlic.

2. Step 2

   Meanwhile, bring 1 cup water and ½ teaspoon salt to a boil in a small saucepan (with a lid) over high. Stir in the fonio and 1 tablespoon oil, cover and decrease heat to low. Cook until the water is absorbed, about 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and let sit, covered, to steam for 1 minute. Fluff with a fork.

3. Step 3

   Stir the tomatoes, green pepper, habanero, the remaining tablespoon olive oil and a generous grind of black pepper into the onion mixture. Taste and add more lime juice, salt and pepper as desired.

4. Step 4

   You can enjoy this as one big serving or two smaller ones. Scrape the fonio into a serving bowl or lunch container. Lay the sardines on top then drizzle the sardine oil all over. Spoon the sauce moyo on top and eat right away or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.