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Funje (Cassava Flour Pudding)

Funje is a traditional dish popularly eaten in Angola. It can be prepared using the modern method or the traditional method.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 1½ cup cassava flour

Instructions

  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to about 350 °F.
  2. 2
    Put the water in a medium-size pot and let boil.
  3. 3
    Put the cassava flour in a medium-size bowl, and mix with a little cold water until it is just damp. Make sure to mix it very well so as to have an and even mixture.
  4. 4
    When the water is boiling, mix in the damp pre-mixed cassava flour.
  5. 5
    Whisk to combine, and continue to whisk until all lump-free.
  6. 6
    Cover with the lid and place it in the oven to cook for about 30 minutes.
  7. 7
    Whisk any further if you want, then remove and serve with any soup of your desire.
  8. 8
    Bring the water to a boil in a pot.
  9. 9
    When the water is boiling, remove from the stove and place on the floor. Sit on a small stool with the pot between your legs.
  10. 10
    Pour the cassava flour into the water and start to whisk as fast as you can using a wooden spoon.
  11. 11
    Continue to mix until the mixture is completely smooth.
  12. 12
    When you are done whisking it to your satisfaction, cover with a lid and leave on a reduced heat for about 3 minutes.
  13. 13
    Enjoy with any complimentary soup of your choice.
Cuisine
African