Nhopi pumpkin and peanut mash

Name: Nhopi pumpkin and peanut mash
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Zimbabwe
Ingredients: 1000 g cubed pumpkin flesh; 100 g unsweetened unsalted peanut butter; 300 ml drinking water; 20 g sugar; 1 g salt

Ingredients

1000 g cubed pumpkin flesh
100 g unsweetened unsalted peanut butter
300 ml drinking water
20 g sugar
1 g salt

Preparation

🎃 Place the pumpkin, water, sugar and salt in a saucepan.

🔥 Cover and simmer for 20–25 minutes until easily mashed; add a little water only if catching.

🥄 Mash with the remaining cooking juices. If watery, simmer uncovered briefly.

🥜 Stir in the peanut butter and cook gently for 5–10 minutes, stirring to make a soft mash.

🍽️ Divide into 4 portions and serve warm. This version contains no milk.