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Chikanda recipe
Savor the rich flavors of Zambian chikanda!
Ingredients
- 200 g ground nuts
- 100 g cassava flour
- 500 ml water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 50 ml palm oil
How to make Chikanda
- In a large bowl, mix 200 g of ground nuts, 100 g of cassava flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 2 teaspoons of baking powder until well combined.
- Gradually add 500 ml of water to the dry mixture, stirring constantly until a thick batter forms.
- Grease a baking dish with 1 tablespoon of palm oil and pour the thick mixture in, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Drizzle about 3 tablespoons of palm oil on the top of the mixture for flavor enhancement.
- Cover the baking dish with a lid and steam for about 45 minutes, or until the chikanda is firm to touch and cooked through.
- After steaming, let the chikanda cool for 10 minutes before cutting into pieces.
- Serve the chikanda with your choice of side, ensuring it's warm.
What is Chikanda?
Chikanda is a traditional dish from Zambia, steamed, and takes about 60 minutes from start to finish. It is built around ground nuts, cassava flour and palm oil. The recipe below uses 6 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Chikanda take?
At 60 minutes it is quicker than 57% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. The method runs to 7 steps, the longest being 45 minutes.
Any tips for making Chikanda?
Ensure the batter is thick for a proper texture.
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