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Nutritional Values

🔥250kcal
💪1gProtein
🌾44gCarbs
🥑10gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Mandasi ya Tepi

How to order / say it
Say it Mandasi ya Tepi — [man-dah-see yah teh-pee]
Order I would like Mandasi ya Tepi, please.
Locally Ndikufuna Mandasi ya Tepi, chonde.
Say locally

Fried fritters made from grated cassava, a popular snack.

Why try it?

These fritters are a testament to Zomba's ability to transform simple ingredients into flavorful snacks.

How it tastes

The fritters are crispy on the outside with a soft, chewy interior, mildly sweet and perfect for an afternoon treat.

Origin & History — first documented: 1910

Mandasi ya Tepi became a common street food in Zomba by the early 20th century, thanks to the widespread cultivation of cassava.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 500 g cassava
  • 🍯 2 tbsp sugar
  • 🧂 1/2 tsp salt
  • 🫒 500 ml cooking oil

Method

  1. 1 Grate cassava and mix with sugar and salt.
  2. 2 Shape mixture into small patties.
  3. 3 Fry patties in hot oil until golden brown.

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