Madagascar | Breakfast

Mofo Gasy

Traditional Malagasy rice flour pancakes cooked in special molds — crispy outside, soft inside, perfect for breakfast.

Country
Madagascar
Region
East Africa
Time
35 min
Serves
8
Level
easy
Recipe overview

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Mofo Gasy, meaning "Malagasy bread," is the quintessential Malagasy breakfast sold by street vendors every morning across the island. Cooked in special cast-iron molds called mofo gasy molds, these rice flour cakes have a distinctive crispy exterior and soft, slightly sweet interior. The sound of vendors calling "mofo gasy" is the alarm clock of Antananarivo.

What the dish tastes like

Traditional Malagasy rice flour pancakes cooked in special molds — crispy outside, soft inside, perfect for breakfast.

When to cook it

Best for everyday meals, with a easy cooking level and about 35 minutes total.

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Servings: 8

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How to cook it

Step-by-step instructions

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1
Make Batter
Dissolve yeast and sugar in lukewarm water. Let stand 5 minutes until foamy. Mix rice flour, coconut milk, salt, vanilla, and yeast mixture into a smooth batter.
Activate yeast 05:00
2
Ferment
Cover batter and let rest in a warm place for 1 hour until bubbly and slightly risen.
The fermentation gives mofo gasy its characteristic light tang.
Ferment 60:00
3
Heat Molds
Heat a mofo gasy mold, aebleskiver pan, or mini muffin tin over medium heat. Brush each well generously with oil.
An aebleskiver pan is the closest substitute for a traditional mofo gasy mold.
4
Cook Pancakes
Fill each mold three-quarters full with batter. Cover and cook until bottoms are golden and tops are set.
Listen for a sizzle — if the oil is not hot enough, the mofo gasy will stick.
Cook 08:00
5
Serve
Turn out onto a plate. Serve warm with coffee or tea for a traditional Malagasy breakfast.
Best eaten fresh and warm — mofo gasy lose their crispness as they cool.

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