Dogbo – Rice snack with rice flour and tapioca

Dogbo – Rice snack with rice flour and tapioca is a easy African recipe that serves 4. 430 calories per serving. Recipe by Cooking With Morgane on YouTube.

Prep: 11 min | Cook: 5 min | Total: 26 min

Cost: $3.25 total, $0.81 per serving

Ingredients

  • 300 g Rice flour (white rice flour)
  • 150 g Tapioca starch (pure tapioca starch)
  • 0,5 teaspoon Salt (fine salt)
  • 450 g Boiling water (very hot, boiling water)
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame oil (toasted sesame oil)

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients

    In a large bowl, pour 300 g of rice flour, 150 g of tapioca starch and ½ teaspoon of salt. Quickly stir with a wooden spoon.

    Time: PT1M

  2. Add boiling water

    Gradually pour 450 g of boiling water over the dry mixture while stirring until all the liquid is absorbed.

    Time: PT1M

  3. Knead the dough

    Knead the dough with your hands or the spoon until it becomes smooth and homogeneous.

    Time: PT1M

  4. Divide and cover the dough

    Take a quarter of the dough and place it in a plastic bag to prevent it from drying. Keep the rest in the covered bowl.

    Time: PT2M

  5. Form the sections

    Divide the dough into pieces about 10 cm long and shape each section into a stick 2 to 2.5 cm in diameter.

    Time: PT3M

  6. Cooking in boiling water

    Drop the sticks into a pot of boiling water over medium heat. Stir gently to prevent them from sticking to the bottom. After about 5 minutes, they rise to the surface.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: 100°C

  7. Drain and transfer

    Remove the dogbos with a slotted spoon and place them in a large bowl.

    Time: PT1M

  8. Coat with sesame oil

    Add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil to the still‑warm dogbos and mix to coat them well.

    Time: PT1M

  9. Cool

    Allow the dogbos to cool to room temperature before eating or sautéing.

    Time: PT5M

  10. Cut on bias (optional)

    With a sharp knife, cut each stick on the bias for a more aesthetic presentation.

    Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
430
Protein
5 g
Carbohydrates
93 g
Fat
4 g
Fiber
1.5 g

Dietary info: Vegan, Gluten‑free, Lactose‑free, low-fat

Allergens: sesame

Last updated: March 12, 2026

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Dogbo – Rice snack with rice flour and tapioca

Recipe by Cooking With Morgane

Dogbo is a traditional African snack reimagined in a modern version made from rice flour and tapioca starch. Easy and quick, it is prepared in less than 30 minutes, enjoyed plain, sautéed or in soup, and can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer.

EasyAfricanServes 4

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Source Video
10m
Prep
11m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
31m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$3.25
Total cost
$0.81
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Use boiling water to achieve the proper dough texture.
  • Knead until the dough is smooth and homogeneous.
  • Cook the sticks until they rise to the surface (about 5 minutes).

Safety Warnings

  • Boiling water can cause severe burns; handle with care.
  • Use gloves or a towel to handle the hot pot.

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