Ingredients
For 8 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Cassava, fermented and pounded1.5 kg
- Banana or marantaceae leaves10
Method
- FermentSoak cassava 3 days; pound into paste.
- WrapWrap in leaves; steam 1 hour.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 300 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 2.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 71.3 g |
| Fat | 0.6 g |
| Fibre | 3.4 g |
| Sugar | 3.2 g |
| Sodium | 26 mg |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g |
| Serving size | about 190 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains none of the common allergens.
Quick answers
How long does Chikwangue take to make?
About 73 h 10 min in total: 10 min of preparation and 1 h of cooking, plus 72 h resting.
How many calories are in Chikwangue?
About 300 kcal per serving, with 3 g of protein. The recipe makes 8 servings of about 190 g each.
Which allergens does Chikwangue contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Chikwangue from?
Chikwangue is a main course from Congo. Fermented cassava bread wrapped in leaves and steamed.