MintoumbaSteamed Fermented Cassava Loaf
Mintoumba is a steamed cassava staple wrapped in banana leaves. This recipe begins with commercially prepared, fully fermented cassava dough and steams it until firm and sliceable.
Prep
20m
Cook
1h 30m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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Loaf
- 0.9kgFermented Cassava Dough (commercially prepared and fully fermented)
- 6gSalt
Wrapping
- 6pcsBanana Leaf (softened)
Steaming
- 1.2lWater
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Method
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- 01
Mix the fermented cassava dough with the salt until evenly seasoned.
- 02
Soften the banana leaves briefly over gentle heat so they fold without tearing.
- 03
Shape the cassava dough into logs and place each one on a piece of banana leaf. Wrap tightly and fold the ends closed.
- 04
Bring the water to a boil at 100°C (212°F) in a large pot fitted for steaming.
- 05
Arrange the wrapped loaves above the boiling water, cover well, and steam for about 90 minutes, until firm and hot through.
- 06
Let the loaves cool slightly, then unwrap and slice for serving.
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