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Nutritional Values

🔥220kcal
💪4gProtein
🌾40gCarbs
🥑8gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️60 gServing

* Per serving · 60 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Coconut Bread

How to order / say it
Say it Mkate wa Nazi — [M-kah-teh wah NAH-zee]
Order I'd like the coconut bread, please.
Locally Ningependa mkate wa nazi, tafadhali.
Say locally

A sweet and soft bread infused with coconut flavor.

Why try it?

Mkate wa Nazi is a unique Zanzibari treat, reflecting the island's love for coconuts and serving as a reminder of its tropical landscapes.

How it tastes

Sweet and rich with a dense and moist texture, the bread offers a delightful coconut aroma, perfect for breakfast or as a side.

Origin & History — first documented: 1890

Coconut bread has been popular in Zanzibar since the late 19th century when coconut palms dotted the island, influencing local bread-making traditions.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 500 g All-purpose flour
  • 🥛 200 ml Coconut milk
  • 🍯 100 g Sugar
  • 🌾 1 packet Yeast
  • 🧂 1 tsp Salt
  • 🥛 50 g Butter

Method

  1. 1 Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
  2. 2 Stir in coconut milk and knead to a smooth dough.
  3. 3 Let dough rise until doubled in size.
  4. 4 Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown.

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