🇨🇲 Cameroonian Cuisine

Miondo

Cassava Flour Sticks

Prep Time 1 hour

Servings 6

Difficulty Easy

Smooth, elastic cassava flour sticks wrapped in leaves and steamed, milder and softer than bobolo, served as the perfect neutral companion to rich stews.

Ingredients

2kg cassava flour (non-fermented)
4 cups warm water
Pinch of salt
Banana leaves for wrapping

Instructions

1 Mix cassava flour with warm water gradually, kneading until a smooth, elastic dough forms.
2 Add a pinch of salt and continue kneading for 5 minutes.
3 Divide dough into equal portions and roll each into a long cylinder shape.
4 Wrap tightly in softened banana leaves and tie with kitchen string.
5 Steam in a covered pot for 30-40 minutes until firm.
6 Serve at room temperature alongside soups and stews.

Did You Know?

Miondo and bobolo may look similar, but the key difference is fermentation: miondo uses unfermented cassava, giving it a milder, sweeter taste.