Funge (Cassava flour pudding)
An Angolan specialty in which cassava flour is mixed with water to make a paste of mashed potato consistency. It is eaten as a side dish!
Servings 8 people
Calories 105kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups cassava flour
- 4 cups water
Instructions
The Modern Way
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil on the stove. Be sure to do this in a pot that can also be transferred to the oven with a lid.
- Put 2 cups of cassava flour in a bowl and wet with cold water until it is just damp. Mix to incorporate.
- When the water is boiling, add the pre-mixed flour and water into the boiling water, and whisk to combine. Continue to whisk until all of the lumps are out of the mixture.
- Cover with a lid and place in oven for about 45 minutes.
Traditional Method
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil on the stove.
- When the water is boiling, remove the pot from the stove. Sit on the ground with the pot in your lap (pro tip: put a beach towel over your lap, wear shoes, and have oven mitts handy). I did not splatter at all, but its better to be safe than sorry!
- Pour the cassava flour into the water and whisk as fast and as hard as you can with a wooden oar (or a wooden spoon) until the mixture is completely smooth. A lumpy funje is considered subpar.
- Enjoy right away!
Notes
Methods extracted from https://ethnicfoodsrus.com/around-the-world-recipes/african-cuisine/angolan-cuisine/funje/
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 6mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg