Monday, August 13, 2012

Nhopi "pumpkin porridge"

Nhopi is porridge made from pumpkin and peanut butter.it is a delicacy
amongst Zimbabweans.Pumpkins are widely in abundance during rainy
season and throughout the year.In Zimbabwe pumpkin,pumpkin leaves and
seeds are eaten.My mum used to make nhopi and serve it with fermented
cow's milk.Here is the recipe:
600g cooked pumpkin, 3tbsp smooth peanut
butter, 1tbsp brown sugar, 1 cup pumpkin retained water
Wash,peel and cook
pumpkin in boiling water until soft.Drain excess water and keep it for
later use and reduce heat.Return saucepan to heat and add peanut
butter.Stir until well combined.Adding little retained water for
desired consistency but it should be thick.Serve with fermented milk
or roasted pumpkin seeds.

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