Eco-Friendly Dining: Enjoy Angolan Funge Without Utensils
Eat Funge with Your Fingers to Cut Plastic Waste
Choosing to enjoy Angolan Funge with your fingers instead of a fork and spoon is an eco-friendly practice. Traditionally, diners use a small piece of Funge itself to scoop up soups and stews, eliminating the need for utensils.
Manufacturing metal or plastic cutlery requires large amounts of energy and raw materials. By skipping utensils, you conserve resources and support sustainable habits.
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Eating with Funge honors Angola’s culinary heritage while reducing waste and preserving the planet. Embracing this mindful way of dining is both environmentally responsible and culturally respectful.
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Funge: Angola’s Classic Side Dish
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Funge is a traditional Angolan side dish made by cooking
cassava’s history and uses across Africa
into boiling water until it forms a firm, sticky dough. Its texture is denser than mashed potatoes and perfect for scooping sauces.
Unlike fufu, which is pounded, Funge is prepared by stirring cassava or maize flour in hot water.
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Its name comes from the Kimbundu language, spoken in Angola, reflecting the dish’s deep cultural roots.
Over centuries, Portuguese influence blended with local traditions, but Funge remains a cornerstone of Angolan cuisine and identity.
How to Make Funge (Cassava Dough)
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups cassava flour (naturally gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 cups water
Directions
- Bring water to a boil in a large pot.
- In a bowl, mix cassava flour and salt, then whisk into the boiling water.
- Stir continuously with a wooden spoon until smooth.
- Lower the heat, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, stirring until thick and firm.
- Shape small balls to scoop up stews or sauces — no fork or spoon needed!
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Since 2007, Chic African Culture and The African Gourmet have shared Africa’s vibrant food stories. Through our Food Charity projects, we promote sustainable eating, empower communities, and preserve culinary traditions.
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