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Ifumbe (Rwandan Cassava Fritters)
Photo: Eiliv Sonas Aceron

Ifumbe (Rwandan Cassava Fritters)

9 ingredients 7 steps wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

856
Calories
27g
Protein
28g
Fat
122g
Carbs

Counts 7 of 9 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Cassava not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cassava flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 egg , beaten
  • Vegetable oil , for frying

Directions

1

In a mixing bowl, combine the cassava flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and ground cinnamon (if using). Mix well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.

2

Add the milk, water, and beaten egg to the dry ingredients. Stir until a smooth batter forms. The batter should have a slightly thick consistency.

3

In a frying pan, heat enough vegetable oil over medium heat for frying.

4

Once the oil is hot, drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, making small fritters. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan; fry in batches if needed.

5

Fry the fritters for about 2–3 minutes on each side, or until they turn golden brown and crispy.

6

Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried fritters from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

7

Serve the ifumbe warm as a tasty snack or dessert.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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