Mintumba (Steamed Cassava Cakes)

shopping_basket Ingredients 5 items

• check_circle 4 cassava tubers
• check_circle 100ml red palm oil
• check_circle 200ml water
• check_circle 2 teaspoons salt
• check_circle Banana leaves

receipt_long Preparation Steps

1. 1
   Peel and wash your cassava.
2. 2
   Soak the peeled cassava in water for 3 days.
3. 3
   Drain your cassava and pound it finely.
4. 4
   Salt the resulting paste, then pour in the water and the palm oil alternately, mixing between each addition.
5. 5
   Wrap your mintumba in the banana leaves.
6. 6
   Steam them over low heat for 3 hours.
7. 7
   Once cooked, take them out of the pot and dry them in the oven on the grill setting for 30 minutes.
8. 8
   Serve on its own or as a side. Enjoy your meal.