How to make Mofo Gasy | Video Recipe

Mofo Gasy is one of the most popular street food in Madagascar. These fluffy yeasted breads are very similar to pancakes. They are typically served for breakfast with coffee and fruit on the side.

Traditionally, the street vendors use a special aluminum circular mold to make these pancakes. They cook them over charcoal on the roadside. But at home, one can use aebliskiver pan to get the circular shape and fluffy texture.

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Madagascar is an island country in the Indian Ocean, off the coast of Southeast Africa. The Malagasy cuisine is influenced by Southeast Asian, Indian, Chinese and European migrants who have settled on the island. Their staple food is rice and it is usually part of almost all of the meals.

Mofo means bread and gasy stands for Malagasy. So mofo gasy (pronounced as Muf Gas) translates to ‘Malagasy bread’. The batter uses a combination of all purpose flour and cream of rice (coarsely ground rice) along with some yeast. Batter then needs to rise for about 4-8 hours to get its characteristic taste and texture.

These pancakes are only mildly sweet. If you want sweeter mofo gasy, then stir in some condensed milk and vanilla extract. Or if you are like us, drizzle them with maple syrup and enjoy!!

In the coastal regions, mofo (or bread) is made with coconut milk and are called Mokary.

Ingredients

For the detailed ingredient list with quantities, check the printable recipe card below.

All purpose flour – Feel free to substitute all or some of the flour with whole-wheat pastry flour to add more fiber and nutrition.

Cream of Rice – to make the pancakes slightly crispy and crunchy. You can use rice rawa or biyyam rawa* widely available in Indian groceries.

Instant Yeast

Other ingredients you need are sugar, salt and vanilla extract.

Video Instructions

Instructions

For the detailed instructions on how to make the recipe with exact timings, check the printable recipe card below.

Mofo Gasy Recette – means recipe in French. Here is how to make these little fluffy yeasted Madagascar pancakes:

In a medium size mixing bowl, combine flour, cream of rice, yeast, sugar and water. Mix well, then cover the bowl and set aside in a warm place to rise for 4~8 hours.

I usually make the batter at night and place the bowl in the fridge overnight. Then in the morning, I take it out of the fridge and leave it out for 1~2 hours before making the pancakes.

The batter should be frothy and have a slightly tangy, sour smell once ready.

If the batter is too thick, then add a few tablespoons of water to slightly thin it out.

Heat an aebleskiver pan on medium heat. Add oil to each cavity and pour about 1 tablespoon of batter in each well.

Cook for 1~2 minutes or until the bottoms get golden brown. Using a fork or a wooden skewer, flip them over and cook on the other side for another 1~2 minutes. You want the pancakes to be golden outside and completely cooked through inside.

Remove the cooked mofo gasy onto a plate and keep them warm. Repeat with the remaining batter.

Tips

• Use whole wheat pastry flour instead of all purpose flour in the recipe to add some fiber and nutrition. 
• You can make cream of rice right at home. Grind raw rice until coarsely ground and use as written in the recipe.
• The more the batter rests, the better chance cream of rice has to soften. So plan accordingly.
• You can make the batter at night and place the bowl in the fridge overnight. Then in the morning, take it out of the fridge and leave it on the counter for 1~2 hours before making the pancakes.
• These pancakes are only mildly sweet. If you want sweeter mofo gasy, then stir in some condensed milk into the batter. Or drizzle them with maple syrup and enjoy!!
• Store leftover pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 days and in the freezer for 1 month. Microwave them until completely heated through before serving.

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Mofo gasy or Madagascar Yeasted Pancakes

Mofo Gasy are popular street food in Madagascar served for breakfast with coffee. These sweetened pancakes are made in circular molds.

Author: Pavani

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Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Resting Time:: 4 hrs

Total Time: 4 hrs 40 mins

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: madagascar

Servings: 18 pancakes

Ingredients

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• ½ cup All purpose flour
• ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons Cream of Rice or Rice rawa
• ½ teaspoon Instant Yeast
• 2 tablespoons Sugar, divided use
• ¾ cup Lukewarm Water
• ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

• In a medium size mixing bowl, combine flour, cream of rice, yeast, sugar and water. Mix well, cover the bowl and set aside to rise for 4~8 hours.
• The batter should be frothy and have a slightly tangy, sour smell once ready.
• If the batter is too thick, then add a few tablespoons of water to slightly thin it out. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
• Heat an aebleskiver pan on medium heat. Add oil to each cavity and pour about 1 tablespoon of batter in each well.
• Cook for 1~2 minutes or until the bottoms get golden brown. Using a fork or a wooden skewer, flip them over and cook on the other side for another 1~2 minutes. You want the pancakes to be golden outside and completely cooked through inside.
• Remove the cooked mofo gasy onto a plate and keep them warm. Repeat with the remaining batter.

Notes

• Use whole wheat pastry flour instead of all purpose flour in the recipe to add some fiber and nutrition. 
• You can make cream of rice right at home. Grind raw rice until coarsely ground and use as written in the recipe.
• The more the batter rests, the better chance cream of rice has to soften. So plan accordingly.
• You can make the batter at night and place the bowl in the fridge overnight. Then in the morning, take it out of the fridge and leave it on the counter for 1~2 hours before making the pancakes.
• These pancakes are only mildly sweet. If you want sweeter mofo gasy, then stir in some condensed milk to the batter. Or drizzle them with maple syrup and enjoy!!
• Store leftover pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 days and in the freezer for 1 month. Microwave them until completely heated through before serving.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Mofo gasy or Madagascar Yeasted Pancakes

Serving Size

 

1 Pancake

Amount per Serving

Calories

20

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

1

g

2

%

Saturated Fat

 

1

g

6

%

Sodium

 

1

mg

0

%

Potassium

 

7

mg

0

%

Carbohydrates

 

4

g

1

%

Fiber

 

1

g

4

%

Sugar

 

1

g

1

%

Protein

 

1

g

2

%

Vitamin C

 

1

mg

1

%

Calcium

 

2

mg

0

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.