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Mapopo recipe
Savor the rich flavors of this traditional Zimbabwean dish.
Ingredients
- 500 g pumpkin
- 200 g peanut butter
- 1 onion
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 250 ml water
How to make Mapopo
- Peel 500 g of pumpkin and cut it into small, even cubes for consistent cooking.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add 1 diced onion and sauté it until translucent, which takes about 5 minutes.
- Add the chopped pumpkin to the pot and enough water to cover it completely.
- Cook until the pumpkin is soft, stirring occasionally for about 15 minutes.
- Stir in 3 tablespoons of peanut butter and 1 teaspoon of salt until completely blended and creamy.
- Let the dish simmer on low heat for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve warm in bowls for a delicious meal.
What is Mapopo?
Mapopo is a traditional dish from Zimbabwe, simmered in one pot, and takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. It is built around pumpkin and peanut butter. The recipe below uses 6 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Mapopo take?
At 30 minutes it is quicker than 97% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 3 dishes built on pumpkin. The method runs to 8 steps, the longest being 15 minutes.
Any tips for making Mapopo?
Use smooth peanut butter for a creamy texture and better flavor.
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