Madagascar is a country where the diversity of Asian and African cultures is found almost everywhere. In ethnic contrasts, in clothing, social habits and even in traditional food and dishes.
The “MofoGasy”– or word for word translated the “Malagasy bread” – is a particular donut in the big island. While the “MofoGasy” is consumed plain in the central parts of the island, it is flavored with coconut in the North and North-West (there called “Mokary”). Over time, some cooks have developed chocolate or cheese flavors specialties.
The recipe may vary but for those of us, novices and yet lovers of exotic cuisine, below are the necessary ingredients, preparation and cooking:

Ingredients for about twenty pieces of “mofogasy”:

- 400g / 14oz rice flour
- 150g / 5.3oz or more sugar if you like sweet
- 1 sachet bakingpowder
- 500ml / 16.9fl oz of water
- Some oil

Preparation:

First of all, it is important to know that this particular donut requires very special utensils. This time, no oven or cooker is needed. A good low heat stove and a “mofogasy” mold that you will find in the local market will make your main equipment. For a first use of the latter, it is recommended to boil milk on it and then clean it.

The dough should be prepared 8 hours prior to cooking. To do so, four steps are required:

1. Dissolve yeast in the lukewarm water
2. Combine dry ingredients in a container: sugar and flour
3. Gradually pour in liquid yeast
4. Mix all together to obtain a liquid paste. The container will be covered and rested at room temperature

Cooking :
The mold will be used as a pan. Once heated, at low heat, oil each compartment of the mold with a brush. Then pour the dough into each compartment. When one side is golden, flip each doughnut to cook the other side. And that is how simple it is. It is better to eat your “mofogasy” hot.
The Malagasy donut makes a perfect breakfast. It will boost you for the busy day ahead with some tea or coffee. At the office, it is a delight to find out ready to eat “mofogasy” just near the coffee machine, or during a meeting. And children will particularly appreciate the flavored ones after winter classes with a good hot chocolate.
A not-to-be-missed specialty if you want to treat your taste buds with Malagasy food!