Angolan Potato Dumplings (funge De Batata)

Angolan Potato Dumplings, also known as Funge de Batata, are a popular dish in Angolan cuisine. These soft and fluffy dumplings are made with simple ingredients and are perfect for soaking up flavorful stews and sauces.

Angolan Potato Dumplings (funge De Batata)

Ingredients

  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 4 cups water
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, bring the water to a boil.
  2. Add the potatoes and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
  3. Mash the potatoes in the pot using a potato masher.
  4. Gradually add the cornmeal to the mashed potatoes, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
  5. Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring continuously, until it thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pot, about 10 minutes.
  6. Remove the pot from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
  7. Moisten your hands with water and shape the mixture into small dumplings.
  8. Serve the Funge de Batata with your favorite stew or sauce.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
25 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
3g
Fat
1g

Supplies

Large pot Potato masher

Tools

Stove Wooden spoon

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Funge de Batata pairs well with Angolan chicken stew or fish stew.

Tips & tricks

Tip: To make the dumplings more flavorful, you can add a pinch of garlic powder or chopped fresh herbs to the mixture before shaping them.

Cost

$5