Bobolo / Cassava Stick – 500g

Description

Bobolo / Cassava Stick – 500g | Fermented Cassava Stick | Traditional Cameroonian Staple | Also Baton de Manioc

Cameroon’s most beloved fermented cassava — the stick-shaped staple that graces every Cameroonian table 🇬🇧

Bobolo or fermented cassava stick is a Cameroonian specialty. It is present on all tables in Cameroon and accompanies both soups and grilled meats. The elongated, stick-shaped fermented cassava log — wrapped in banana or plantain leaves — that is as central to Cameroonian identity as jollof is to Nigeria or fufu is to Ghana. International Cuisine

Bobolo is a delicious side dish originating from Cameroon. It is made from fermented cassava and wrapped in banana leaves. It has high fibre content and is low in fat. Usually eaten with braised fish and spicy stews. African Food Network

For the Cameroonian, Gabonese, Equatoguinean, and wider Central African diaspora community in the UK — Bobolo means home. The taste of a grandmother’s kitchen. The side dish that no Cameroonian meal is complete without.

The Ingredient & Traditional Preparation

🌿 Fermented Cassava (Manihot esculenta / Manioc) — the cassava is peeled and cut into pieces and soaked in water for a few days to make it soft. After this time the cassava is removed and pounded into a paste, then put into a bag that has holes and tied. It is then kept for a few days to allow the water to drain out — the water that drains during this process removes the undesired taste and odour from the paste. The paste is then removed from the bag, put into a large container, water is added and stirred until unanimous — then put into long stick-shaped pieces of leaves and tied with rope from plantain suckers. Cuisine228

This complementary food from Cameroon results from a long procedure of preparation — 3–5 days of fermentation and steam cooking. Savourous

Bobolo vs Chikwangue — What’s the Difference?

Bobolo is the little brother of the Congolese Chikwangue. Both are fermented cassava products wrapped in leaves — but they are distinct: International Cuisine

• Bobolo (this product) — Cameroonian, long elongated stick shape, slightly firmer texture, wrapped tightly in a long stick format
• Chikwangue / Kwanga — Congolese, shorter rectangular bread-like shape, slightly softer
• Miondo — also Cameroonian, smaller and shorter than Bobolo — both Bobolo and Miondo are made the same way, but differ in size

Nutritional Highlights

✅ Naturally rich in complex carbohydrates — a sustaining energy source ✅ High fibre content — nearly 38g of fibre per 100g — significant satiating power ✅ Naturally low in fat — a naturally fat-free carbohydrate staple ✅ Contains Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B and Iron — from whole cassava root ✅ Naturally vegan — pure fermented cassava ✅ Naturally gluten-free — cassava contains no gluten ✅ No artificial additives, no preservatives International Cuisine

How to Serve

Bobolo can be beaten with roasted fish, chicken, meat, vegetables, fried egg, soup, egusi pudding or in any form desired by the individual. Cuisine228

🐟 With Braised/Roasted Fish — the classic Cameroonian combination. Smoky, charcoal-grilled fish alongside warm Bobolo is the quintessential street food pairing 🥘 With Spicy Stews and Sauces — Bobolo as the swallow for any rich, sauce-based Cameroonian stew — Ndolé, Eru, Pepper Soup, or palm nut sauce 🥜 With Egusi Pudding — a beloved Cameroonian pairing 🌿 With Ndolé — Cameroon’s national dish — bitter leaf and groundnut stew alongside Bobolo 🐔 With Grilled Chicken or Meat — the perfect starchy accompaniment to any grilled protein 🥚 With Fried Egg — a simple, quick, deeply satisfying everyday combination

How to Heat

🫕 Steam or boil (recommended): Place the Bobolo (in its leaf wrapping) in a pot of boiling water. Heat for 10–15 minutes until thoroughly warmed through. Remove, unwrap, slice into rounds, and serve immediately

🍽️ At room temperature: Bobolo can also be served at room temperature — unwrap, slice into rounds, and serve alongside your chosen accompaniment

Weight: 500g Ingredient: Fermented Cassava (Manihot esculenta / Manioc) Also known as: Baton de Manioc | Cassava Stick | Cassava Baton Naturally gluten-free | Naturally vegan | No preservatives | No artificial additives Storage: Keep refrigerated — consume within 3–4 days of delivery Shipping: Delivered across the UK 🇬🇧 by Duaba Afro Foods — chilled delivery

ℹ️ Allergen Information: Contains fermented cassava only. Naturally free from gluten, nuts, soya, and dairy. Always check the product label before consuming. Fresh Product Notice: This is a fresh, chilled product. Keep refrigerated at all times. Consume within 3–4 days of delivery. Do not store at room temperature for extended periods.