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: 10 min Cook time: 25 min Total time: 35 min

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.

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Chad Food Recipes

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. 

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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.

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