Nthochi Bread

Nthochi Bread

Buledi wa Nthochi (nn-TOH-chee)

Banana Bread

Prep Time 15 min
📈 Difficulty Easy
👥 Servings
8
🔥 Calories 260 kcal

Moist banana bread made with overripe Malawian bananas, lightly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg.

Nutrition & Info

260 kcal per serving
Protein 4.0g
Carbs 48.0g
Fat 7.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian vegan dairy-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten

Equipment Needed

loaf pan mixing bowl oven

Presentation Guide

Vessel: wooden cutting board

Garnishes: banana slices

Accompaniments: tea, butter

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mash bananas in a bowl.

  2. 2

    Mix in sugar and oil.

  3. 3

    Fold in flour, baking soda, and spices.

  4. 4

    Pour into greased loaf pan and bake at 175C for 50 minutes.

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Did You Know?

Malawi grows abundant bananas, and overripe ones are never wasted thanks to this bread.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • oven

Garnishing

banana slices

Accompaniments

tea, butter

The Story Behind Nthochi Bread

Nthochi bread draws on the long tradition of banana cultivation in Malawi, where several varieties of banana have been grown for centuries in the country's tropical lowlands. The preparation of banana-based baked goods reflects the influence of European baking techniques introduced during the colonial era, adapted with local ingredients. This moist, spiced bread represents a creative fusion of indigenous Malawian produce with introduced culinary methods.

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