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Nutritional Values

🔥350kcal
💪6gProtein
🌾50gCarbs
🥑15gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy

Maqebekoane

How to order / say it
Say it Maqebekoane — [ma-ke-be-ko-a-ne]
Order Can I get maqebekoane?
Locally Ke kopa maqebekoane, hle.
Say locally

Crunchy fried dough sticks often served as a snack.

Why try it?

Maqebekoane is a beloved local snack in Malealea, symbolizing the ingenuity of transforming simple ingredients into enjoyable treats.

How it tastes

These are crispy on the outside and soft inside, lightly sweet with a hint of salt, often enjoyed with tea.

Origin & History — first documented: 1930

First made from surplus dough in early 20th century kitchens, maqebekoane became a popular snack item during local festivals.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 300 g flour
  • 🥛 50 g butter
  • 🍯 30 g sugar
  • 🧂 5 g salt
  • 🥛 100 ml milk

Method

  1. 1 Mix ingredients to form dough.
  2. 2 Shape dough into sticks.
  3. 3 Fry until golden brown.

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