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Main course Vegan

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Nutritional Values

🔥200kcal
💪2gProtein
🌾50gCarbs
🥑—Fat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️200 gServing

* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.

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Blantyre

Kondowole

How to order / say it
Say it Kondowole — [kon-doh-woh-lay]
Order I'd like Kondowole, please.
Locally Ndikufuna Kondowole, chonde.
Say locally

Thick pudding made from cassava flour.

Why try it?

Uniquely crafted by Blantyre's skilled cooks, Kondowole showcases the innovative use of local ingredients, highlighting cassava as a cherished staple.

How it tastes

A dense, chewy texture with a subtle, earthy flavor that pairs delightfully with rich, spiced dishes or relishes.

Origin & History — first documented: 1870

Emerging in the late 19th century as a low-cost, filling alternative to maize-based dishes, Kondowole gained prominence in Blantyre for its locally-sourced simplicity and nutritional value.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 250 g cassava flour
  • 400 ml water
  • 🧂 1/2 tsp salt

Method

  1. 1 Mix cassava flour with water to form a dough.
  2. 2 Shape the dough into small balls.
  3. 3 Boil the dumplings until cooked through.

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