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Cassava gofio

A smooth porridge made from cassava flour stirred into sweetened water and cooked. It has a thick, gentle texture and is eaten lukewarm at breakfast or snack time.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Nutrition facts

254 kcal per serving

Protein
6.8 g
Carbohydrates
53.9 g
of which sugars
20.7 g
Fat
0.5 g
Fiber
2 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the cassava flour with 150 ml of cold water to a smooth paste, without lumps.
  2. Heat the rest of the water with the sugar and a pinch of salt in a saucepan over medium heat until simmering.
  3. Pour the flour paste into the hot water while whisking vigorously to prevent lumps.
  4. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for 10 to 12 minutes, until the porridge thickens and turns translucent.
  5. Stir in the cinnamon and milk if using, and mix for 1 more minute.
  6. Serve lukewarm in bowls, sprinkled with a little cinnamon if you like.

Variations and tips

Savoury version. Omit the sugar and add a little vegetable stock and a pinch of chilli, to eat alongside meat.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.