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Chadian Steamed Honey Cassava Buns
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Chadian Steamed Honey Cassava Buns
African Recipes by African Gourmet Chadian steamed honey cassava bun recipe has as many variations as to the fillings and the preparations. Our recipe offers a tasty filling of sweet honey to compliment the delicate soft steamed buns.
Prep time:
Cook time:
Total time:
Ingredients
2
cups cassava flour
½
cup water
¼
cup honey
½
teaspoon salt
Honey
for drizzling
Directions Mix
together cassava flour, water and salt. Knead until dough is formed then divide
into 10 equal balls. Using your thumb make a deep indication in the center of
each ball, fill with honey and smooth the dough back over the filling. Place
squares of parchment paper under each ball so the dough does not stick to the
steamer, steam in a bamboo steamer for 25 minutes. Drizzle with honey and serve
warm as a snack, appetizer or with meals.
Chad iconic steamed
cassava buns are a traditional food recipe made throughout Chad homes. Cassava
also known as manioc and tapioca is a major crop for food and money making
produce for the rural community of the Southern of Chad. Porridges made from
millet and sorghum is common throughout the country. Sesame seeds and sesame
oil are used in many dishes.
Did you know?
The population of
Chad is unevenly distributed due to climate and physical geography; the highest
density is found in the southwest, particularly around Lake Chad; the dry
Saharan zone to the north is the least densely populated.
Cooking bread in Chad
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