What is gufong?

Answer 1

Gufong is a traditional Cape Verde fry bread made from corn meal (very finely ground).

Gufong recipe.

4 cups water

2 cups of corn flour (this is NOT corn starch)

1/4 cup of margarine

3/4 cup of sugar

1 teaspoon of salt

Boil water, margarine, sugar and salt. Remove from heat and add corn flour. Mix well until all of the luns are dissolved. Return to heat, cook on very low heat for about 20 minutes stirring occassionally. Cool to handle then add 2 teaspoons of baking powder and all purpose flour a little at a time until dough is easy to handle. Knead dough int a roll (shape of a finger or stick). Dust hands with a little flour to prevent sticking. Fry in a frying pan which is half filled with oil on medium heat. Turn until sides are