Funge Misto

Dive into the heart of Angolan cuisine with this traditional Funge Misto recipe — a quintessential side dish famed for its simplicity and health benefits. Made only from water and flours, it serves as a versatile accompaniment to a variety of hearty stews and vibrant dishes. This recipe showcases a manual culinary art form that emphasizes technique and endurance, promising a delightful taste of Angolan culinary tradition.

Ingredients

💧 3 liters Water, Filtration-filtered for purity
🌽 2 cups Corn Flour, CEIFEIRA brand, Uso Culinário / Farinha de Milho
🥥 3 cups Cassava Flour, NOUVEAU FOUFOU DU CAMEROUN brand, Farine de Manioc torréfiée

Instructions

1- Prepare the Water:

• Fill a medium to large stainless steel cooking pot halfway with water.
• Adjust based on the desired quantity of Funge.
• Place the pot on a gas cooktop and heat until the water is nearly boiling.

2- Initial Flour Mix (Elele):

• Gradually add the corn flour (Fubá de Milho) into the hot water.
• Immediately start vigorous stirring with a mecharico or a sturdy wooden spoon.
• Ensure continuous motion to prevent lumps.
• Cook this mixture for about 10-15 minutes until it thickens into a porridge-like elele.

3- Add Cassava Flour:

• Add cassava flour (Fubá de Bombó/Farinha de Mandioca) in larger quantities.
• No need for a gradual approach; pour it directly into the elele.

4- Mixing Technique:

• Quickly shift to vigorous stirring and beating.
• Sit on a stool if possible for better leverage.
• Brace the pot between your feet and hold the mecharico with both hands.
• Use circular motions to thoroughly integrate the flour, breaking all lumps.

5- Final Consistency:

• Continue the process until you achieve a homogeneous, smooth, dough-like texture.
• Adjust firmness to your preference.

6- Transfer and Serve:

• Remove the pot from the heat.
• Transfer the funge to a serving dish, mounding it smoothly.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Equipment: Medium to large stainless steel pot, Mecharico or sturdy wooden spoon, Gas cooktop, four-burner variety, Stool, Rectangular clear glass serving dish

Cooking Tips

• Use a traditional mecharico for authentic preparation, although a wooden spoon can substitute.
• Achieve a smooth, lump-free consistency with continuous and thorough stirring, especially when incorporating cassava flour.
• Emphasize the fitness aspect by omitting any additional fats or salt.

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Funge Misto