
Everyday meals
Mofo kisoa (pork fat bread)
A soft bread enriched with melted pork fat, giving it a deep, slightly smoky flavour. Traditionally eaten in Malagasy households, especially in the Highlands where pork is very common.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Pâte
Gras
Spices & seasoning
Nutrition facts
639 kcal per serving
- Protein
- 25 g
- Carbohydrates
- 98.2 g
- of which sugars
- 15.2 g
- Fat
- 14.4 g
- Fiber
- 5.1 g
Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.
Instructions
- Melt the lard over low heat until you have clear lard, then let it cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast and salt.
- Add the lukewarm water and knead for 5 minutes.
- Add the slightly cooled lard and knead for another 5 minutes until smooth.
- Cover and let rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
- Shape the dough into small round buns and place them on a greased tray.
- Let rest for 15 minutes, then bake at 190 °C for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden.
Variations and tips
Pork-free version. Replace the lard with 100 g of softened butter for an equally soft bread.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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