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Chikwangue

Fermented cassava bread wrapped in leaves and steamed.

Prep10 min
Cook1 h
Total73 h 10 min
Serves8
DifficultyEasy
Per serving300 kcal
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CongoMain courseVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 8 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Cassava, fermented and pounded1.5 kg
  • Banana or marantaceae leaves10

Method

  1. FermentSoak cassava 3 days; pound into paste.
  2. WrapWrap in leaves; steam 1 hour.

Nutrition per serving

Calories300 kcal
Protein2.6 g
Carbohydrates71.3 g
Fat0.6 g
Fibre3.4 g
Sugar3.2 g
Sodium26 mg
Saturated fat0.2 g
Serving sizeabout 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.

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