Angolan Sweet Potato Dumplings (funge De Batata Doce)

These Angolan sweet potato dumplings, known as Funge de Batata Doce, are a delicious and nutritious traditional dish. They are easy to make and perfect for a comforting meal.

Angolan Sweet Potato Dumplings (funge De Batata Doce)

Ingredients

  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 2 cups water
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Boil the sweet potatoes in a pot until tender, then drain and mash them.
  2. In a separate pot, bring the water to a boil and slowly add the cornmeal, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
  3. Add the mashed sweet potatoes to the cornmeal mixture and continue stirring until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pot.
  4. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before shaping the mixture into dumplings.
  5. Serve the dumplings warm with your favorite sauce or stew.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
200 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
3g
Fat
1g

Supplies

Pot Wooden spoon Mixing bowl

Tools

Potato masher

Serving suggestions

These sweet potato dumplings are best served with a spicy tomato-based sauce or a flavorful meat stew.

Tips & tricks

For a twist, you can add some grated coconut to the dumpling mixture for extra flavor.

Cost

$5