Cassava nshima

Cassava nshima : food-grade detoxified cassava flour.

Cassava nshima

Ingredients

  • 350 g food-grade detoxified cassava flour
  • 1000 ml drinking water

Preparation

⚖️ Weigh the ingredients for 4 servings and prepare the utensils.

🥣 Mix a quarter of 350 g food-grade detoxified cassava flour with a quarter of the measured cold water.

🔥 Heat the measured liquid (1000 ml drinking water), first reserving any water needed for mixing.

🥄 Stir this mixture into the remaining simmering water and cook for 10 minutes.

🌾 Work in the remaining 350 g food-grade detoxified cassava flour in small handfuls with a wooden spoon to form a soft dough.

⏲️ Simmer gently for about 15 minutes; stir and add a little water if needed.

✅ The dough should leave the pan sides and hold its shape without drying; adjust with a little hot water.

🍽️ Divide into 4 servings and serve warm, with sides separately.