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.
Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 4 cups water
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the water to a boil.
- Add the potatoes and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Mash the potatoes in the pot using a potato masher.
- Gradually add the cornmeal to the mashed potatoes, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring continuously, until it thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pot, about 10 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
- Moisten your hands with water and shape the mixture into small dumplings.
- 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