Gozo
CAR's stretchy cassava staple
Think of it as: Like mashed potatoes stretched into a dumpling for scooping stew
Tear, scoop, repeat.
What does it taste like?
Mild with a faint sourness; it carries the sauce.
SweetSpicySourSaltyFunkSmellTextureDense, smooth and stretchy
What is it?
The Central African Republic's staple: cassava flour stirred into hot water to make a smooth, stretchy dough. It tastes of very little on its own, so it's paired with okra, greens or meat sauces.
How locals eat it
Torn off with the right hand, dented with the thumb and used to scoop sauce.
Watch it
More videos on YouTubeWhere is it from?
🇨🇫Central African Republic
CapitalBangui
Populationabout 5.5 millionestimate (unverified)
IndustriesDiamonds, Timber, Cotton, Coffee
Japan's Foreign Ministry advises leaving the country for safety reasons.
Famous peopleBarthélemy BogandaIndependence leader known as the nation's founding father
HelloBalao (Sango)
CurrencyCFA franc
Fun factTrue to its name, it sits almost exactly in the middle of Africa, with no coastline.
The flag🇨🇫 Blue, white, green and yellow bands crossed by a red stripe, joining French and African colors; the yellow star stands for independence.
From Tokyoabout 12,450 kmstraight line, Tokyo to Bangui
Getting there20+ hours with connectionsrough guide
✈ Check cheap flights Also tryKoko leaf stewMakara (fried dough)
✈ Check cheap flights Also tryKoko leaf stewMakara (fried dough)
🇨🇫 Sounds & life in Central African Republic
BalaôHello（Balao (Sango)）
Latin
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AnthemLa Renaissance
SportFootball World HeritageManovo-Gounda St Floris National Park and more
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Ingredients
- 300g cassava flour
- 500ml boiling water
- 10 okra (for the sauce)
- 1 tomato
- 1 onion
- 200g beef or dried fish
- Salt
Can't find it? Tapioca flour makes something similar.
How to make it (one way)
- Simmer meat with okra, tomato and onion to make a sauce
- Bring water to a boil
- Add cassava flour little by little
- Stir hard with a wooden spoon until smooth
- Shape into a ball and serve with the sauce
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