Rooted in the Motherland. Handmade in Maine.
Handmade kwanga using traditional Congolese methods so every bite tastes like home. Available for pickup in Portland or at your local African grocery store.
Nothing Added. Nothing Hidden.
Just cassava and water. Kwanga prepared the traditional way.
Made With Care and Certified for Safety
We don’t cut corners. Every batch of our kwanga is fermented, tested, and prepared in a certified kitchen using traditional Congolese techniques. That means no bathtub pounding or mystery labels. Just safe, authentic food made with care by Jean-Pierre and Claudia.
From Root to Your Table
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Ferment
Cassava roots are soaked for seven days until perfectly fermented.
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Grind
The softened roots are ground into a smooth mixture.
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Boil
The outside of the kwanga cooks while the inside stays raw.
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Blend
We blend the mixture so it’s evenly textured.
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Shape
Each one is rolled by hand into its final form.
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Wrap
Wrapped in food-safe packaging, ready to be steamed or boiled.
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Seal
Vacuum-sealed for freshness and safety.
Where to Buy Our Kwanga
Find our kwanga at your favorite local African grocery stores or directly from us in Portland, Maine.