Mandazi

Also known as Mandaz

Mandazi () is a form of fried bread that originated on the Swahili coast of East Africa. It is also known as bofrot or puff-puff in Western African countries such as Ghana and Nigeria. It is one of the principal dishes in the cuisine of the Swahili people who inhabit the coastal region of Kenya and Tanzania. The dish is popular in the region, as it is convenient to make, can be eaten with almost any food or dips or as a snack by itself, and can be saved and reheated for later consumption.

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Food.name: Mandazi
Food.image: Bowl of mandazi.jpg
Food.image_size: 330px
Food.caption: Bowl of mandazi
Food.alternate_name: Swahili bun, Swahili coconut doughnut, bofrot, puff-puff, mahamri or mamri (when made with coconut milk)
Food.country: Swahili coast
Food.region: East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Comoros, Uganda, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi)
Food.served: Warm or room temperature
Food.main_ingredient: Water, sugar, flour, yeast, and milk (coconut milk in mahamri or mamri)
Food.variations: Various ingredients added such as coconut milk, peanuts, or almonds

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==Characteristics== Mandazi are similar to doughnuts, having more of a sweet taste which can be differentiated with the addition of different ingredients. However, they are typically less sweet than the United States style of doughnuts and are usually served without any glazing or frosting. They are frequently triangular in shape (similar to samosas), but are also commonly shaped as circles or ovals. When cooked, they have a fluffy texture.