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Bobolo
Cameroon bobolo is a cassava-based starchy side for stews; this quick home version steams cassava-flour dough in leaves, a fast take on the traditional days-long fermented-root method.
Medium⏱️ 45 min📖 1 min readServes 6~242 kcal🇨🇲 Cameroonian🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 25 min cook
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 45 min- Prep20 min
- Cooking25 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 3 cup(~600 ml) Cassava flour
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Warm water
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Lemon juice
- 0.8 tsp(~4 ml) Salt
- 6 Banana leaves
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Instructions
- 1
Mix the cassava flour, warm water, lemon juice, and salt into a dense dough.
- 2
Leave the dough in a covered container to sour for 6 hours.
6 hr360:00 - 3
Pass the banana leaves through hot water to make them flexible.
- 4
Divide the dough among the leaves and wrap into tight cylinders.
- 5
Steam the packets for 25 minutes.
25 min25:00 - 6
Rest the bobolo for 8 minutes, then slice.
8 min08:00
💡 Tip: Wrap the cassava dough tightly; if it is loose, it spreads in the steam and becomes hard to slice.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Slice bobolo hot and serve with eru, meat stew, or optional hot pepper sauce.
Nutrition (per serving)
~242
kcal calories
3
g protein
55
g carbs
1
g fat
Protein 5%Carbs 91%Fat 4%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Bobolo make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Bobolo take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 25 minutes; 45 minutes in total.Is Bobolo difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Bobolo have?
Approximately 242 kcal per serving. Protein: 3g, carbs: 55g, fat: 1g.Is Bobolo allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Bobolo belong to?
This recipe belongs to Cameroonian cuisine.How many ingredients does Bobolo need?
This recipe needs 5 ingredients.
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