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Boil the water
Bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil in a heavy-bottomed pot. Add salt if using.
Use a heavy pot — you will be stirring vigorously.
A thick, stiff cassava flour porridge that serves as the staple base for most Central African meals. Smooth, stretchy, and perfect for scooping up stews and sauces.
Gozo is the daily bread of the Central African Republic. Made from cassava flour and water, this stiff porridge is shaped into balls and used to scoop up every sauce and stew in the country. Preparing gozo well requires strong arms and practice — the flour must be stirred vigorously and continuously to achieve the right consistency without lumps.
A thick, stiff cassava flour porridge that serves as the staple base for most Central African meals. Smooth, stretchy, and perfect for scooping up stews and sauces.
Best for Every meal, daily staple, with a easy cooking level and about 25 minutes total.
Any stew or sauce — especially peanut or okra-based sauces
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