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Nutritional Values

🔥400kcal
💪10gProtein
🌾60gCarbs
🥑15gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

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Koba

How to order / say it
Say it Koba — [Koh-bah]
Order Can I get a rice and peanut cake, please?
Locally Azafady, raha mety, omeo aho Koba.
Say locally

A sweet cake made from rice and peanuts.

Why try it?

Koba is synonymous with Malagasy celebrations, especially in Antananarivo. It represents tradition and the rich agricultural heritage, embodying the joyfulness and community-centric nature of festivities.

How it tastes

Koba offers a delightful mix of sweet and nutty flavors, with a dense and chewy texture. Aromatic hints from vanilla and banana leaves used in its preparation make it a sensory delight.

Origin & History — first documented: 1600

Developed centuries ago as a treat during local festivals, Koba has become a city staple due to its unique preparation and taste. It's often made to mark special occasions.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 200 g rice flour
  • 🥜 150 g, ground peanuts
  • 🍯 150 g sugar
  • 🥕 sufficient to wrap banana leaves
  • 🧂 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

  1. 1 Mix rice flour, ground peanuts, sugar, and vanilla extract into a dough.
  2. 2 Wrap the dough in banana leaves tightly.
  3. 3 Steam for several hours until firm.

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