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Nutritional Values

🔥420kcal
💪5gProtein
🌾45gCarbs
🥑24gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Cassava and Coconut Soup

How to order / say it
Say it Muhogo wa Nazi — [Moo-ho-go wah Nah-zee]
Order I'd like the cassava and coconut soup, please.
Locally Ningependa muhogo wa nazi, tafadhali.
Say locally

A creamy, hearty soup made with cassava and coconut milk, infused with spices.

Why try it?

This dish exemplifies the use of locally grown ingredients like cassava and coconuts, representing the resourcefulness and creativity of Zanzibari cuisine.

How it tastes

Rich and creamy with a nutty undertone, the soup is subtly sweet and spiced. Cassava adds a starchy texture, making it fulfilling and comforting.

Origin & History — first documented: 1890

Dating back to the late 19th century, the dish was born out of necessity, using readily available cassava combined with spices introduced through trade to make a filling and nutritious meal.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 500 g cassava
  • 🥛 400 ml coconut milk
  • 🧄 1 medium onion
  • 🥕 1 tablespoon ginger
  • 🧂 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 🧂 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 🧂 to taste salt

Method

  1. 1 Peel and dice cassava, then boil until tender.
  2. 2 In a separate pot, sauté onions and ginger in oil.
  3. 3 Add cooked cassava, coconut milk, and spices, then simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Blend the soup until smooth, adjust seasoning before serving.

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