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Nutritional Values

🔥320kcal
💪3gProtein
🌾42gCarbs
🥑16gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️250 gServing

* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.

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Zanzibar

Cassava and Coconut Pudding

How to order / say it
Say it Kaimati ya Muhogo — [kai-mah-tee yah moo-ho-go]
Order I'd like the Kaimati ya Muhogo, please.
Locally Ningependa Kaimati ya Muhogo, tafadhali.
Say locally

A sweet dessert pudding made from cassava and coconut.

Why try it?

Kaimati ya Muhogo showcases local staples of cassava and coconut, ingredients that are integral to Zanzibari cuisine. The dish reflects the island's resourcefulness in using local produce.

How it tastes

This pudding is smooth with a rich coconut flavor, balanced by the subtle sweetness of cassava. It's creamy and lightly spiced, often served warm, enhancing its comforting qualities.

Origin & History — first documented: 1925

Borrowing from East African traditions, cassava became widely used in Zanzibar in the 20th century. The addition of coconut made it popular as a dessert across the islands by the late 1920s.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 250 g cassava
  • 🥛 200 ml coconut milk
  • 🍯 50 g sugar
  • 🧂 3 g cardamom
  • 🧂 3 g cinnamon
  • 🧂 2 g salt

Method

  1. 1 Grate cassava, mix with coconut milk and sugar.
  2. 2 Add cardamom, cinnamon, and salt; stir well.
  3. 3 Cook over medium heat until thickened.
  4. 4 Cool slightly before serving.

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