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Voanjo

Voanjo/voo-AHN-joo/
Also known as: Bambara Groundnuts
Voanjo
About this dish

Boiled Bambara groundnuts, a simple, protein-rich Malagasy snack.

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Ingredients
🥜500g Bambara groundnuts
🧂2 tbsp salt
🫙Water, for boiling
Method
Serves 4
1
Rinse the groundnuts thoroughly.
2
Boil in salted water for a couple of hours until tender.
3
Drain and let cool slightly.
4
Serve warm as a simple snack.
5
Shell before eating, as with peanuts.
✓ What Makes it Authentic

Voanjo, or Bambara groundnuts, is a traditional Malagasy legume, commonly boiled and eaten as a snack.

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