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Nutritional Values

🔥400kcal
💪6gProtein
🌾32gCarbs
🥑32gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

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🥜 Nuts

Ngali Nut Pudding

How to order / say it
Say it Ngali Nara Nalinga — [Ngah-lee Nah-rah Nah-ling-ah]
Order I'd like to try the ngali nut pudding, please.
Locally Ngi neku ngali nara nalinga, defetleh.
Say locally

A sweet, creamy dessert made with ngali nuts and coconut milk.

Why try it?

Ngali Nut Pudding is a cherished dessert that embodies the use of local resources. Sampling it offers a sweet dive into Munda’s commitment to utilizing native ingredients.

How it tastes

The pudding is creamy, with a subtle nutty flavor from the ngali nuts, accompanied by the sweetness of coconut milk.

Origin & History — first documented: 1950

This dish originated in the mid-20th century as a way to celebrate the abundance of ngali nuts in the area. It became iconic through community gatherings and local events.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥜 100 g ngali nuts
  • 🥛 150 ml coconut milk
  • 🍯 50 g sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 🌾 30 g flour
  • 🧂 1 pinch salt

Method

  1. 1 Grind the ngali nuts until fine.
  2. 2 Mix the nuts with coconut milk, sugar, and vanilla.
  3. 3 Cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened. Pour into a mold to set.

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