Zambian boiled pumpkin

Name: Zambian boiled pumpkin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Zambie
Ingredients: 1000 g cubed pumpkin flesh; 500 ml drinking water

Zambian boiled pumpkin : cubed pumpkin flesh.

Ingredients

1000 g cubed pumpkin flesh
500 ml drinking water

Preparation

⚖️ Weigh the ingredients for 4 servings and prepare the utensils.

💧 Sort, wash and drain: 1000 g cubed pumpkin flesh.

🔥 Heat the measured liquid (500 ml drinking water), first reserving any water needed for mixing.

🥄 Add 1000 g cubed pumpkin flesh and stir gently.

⏲️ Simmer gently for about 20 minutes; stir and add a little water if needed.

✅ Test with a fork; continue cooking if the centre is still firm.

🥄 Drain thoroughly and keep warm.

🍽️ Divide into 4 servings and serve warm, with sides separately.