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Khanyan

Fermented grated cassava mixed with roasted ground peanuts and cane sugar

Liberia Fermented & pickled Vegetarian

Your guide, Chef Baku
Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

A Liberian snack made from cassava left to ferment before it is dried and worked with peanut and sugar.

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What is Khanyan?

Khanyan is a fermented & pickled from Liberia: fermented grated cassava mixed with roasted ground peanuts and cane sugar. A Liberian snack made from cassava left to ferment before it is dried and worked with peanut and sugar.

Made with

cassavanutssugar

Cooked

fermented

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