Plum Wojapi
Plum Wojapi is a traditional Lakota pudding, a simple yet flavorful dish made by stewing plums (or other berries) with a small amount of water and sugar until they break down into a thick, jam-like consistency. It is a staple of Lakota cuisine, often served as a side dish, a topping for frybread, or a dessert.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily a source of carbohydrates from the natural fruit sugars and any added sweetener, with minimal fat and protein. It provides key nutrients like vitamin C, potassium, and dietary fiber from the plums, with a rough calorie estimate of 100-150 calories per half-cup serving, depending on sugar content.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbs | 55 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 40 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin K | 8 mcg |
| Vitamin A | 120 IU |
| Magnesium | 20 mg |
| Phosphorus | 30 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Wojapi is a symbol of resilience and connection to the land, traditionally made with wild-harvested plums that are central to Lakota foodways. Nutritionally, it's interesting as a naturally sweet, low-fat dessert that relies on the fruit's own pectin for thickening, preserving the whole fruit's nutritional benefits.
