Mofo Gasy
Small Malagasy rice breads, lightly sweet and yeast-leavened. Makes about 20 pieces, or approximately 4 servings; servings and hands-on preparation time are estimates.
Mofo gasy is a yeasted treat enjoyed for breakfast or as street food in Madagascar. This version combines flour, rice cream, and yeast, then cooks the batter in small portions until golden outside and cooked through.
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Method
- 01
Make the batter
Mix the whole-wheat pastry flour, cream of rice, and instant yeast. Add 5 g of sugar and the lukewarm water; stir until the batter is smooth.
Ready to continue when: The mixture is even, with no dry flour lumps.
10 min - 02
Let the batter rise
Cover the bowl and leave the batter in a warm place for 105 minutes, within the 1-to-2-hour range, until it has visibly risen.
Ready to continue when: The batter has visibly increased in volume.
105 min - 03
Finish resting the batter
Stir in the remaining 20 g of sugar. Cover the batter again and leave it to rest for 45 minutes.
Ready to continue when: The surface of the batter looks frothy.
45 min - 04
Cook the mofo gasy
Heat a pan with wells over medium heat. Grease each well with about ¼ teaspoon of oil and fill it with batter. Cook in batches: cook each piece for 1–2 minutes, until the base is golden; turn it over and cook the other side until golden and cooked through. Total cooking time is about 10 minutes.
Ready to continue when: The pieces are golden on both sides and cooked through.
10 min
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