Central African-Style Fish and Pumpkin Seed Dumplings

Name: Central African-Style Fish and Pumpkin Seed Dumplings
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Central African Republic
Ingredients: 220 g Pumpkin Seeds (ground); 3 pcs Egg; 160 g Smoked Fish (flaked); 80 g Onion (finely chopped); 5 g Cayenne Chili (finely chopped); 6 g Salt; 20 ml Palm Oil; 400 ml Water

These savory dumplings are made from smoked fish, ground pumpkin seeds, and egg, then steamed until tender and set. They are simple, protein-rich, and well suited as a snack or light dish alongside a hot sauce or stew.

Prep

25m

Cook

20m

Serves

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

461kcal

Calories

29g

Protein

37g

Fat

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

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Ingredients

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220g
Pumpkin Seeds (ground)
3pcs
Egg
160g
Smoked Fish (flaked)
80g
Onion (finely chopped)
5g
Cayenne Chili (finely chopped)
6g
Salt
20ml
Palm Oil
400ml
Water

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Method

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7 steps

01
Check the smoked fish carefully and remove any hard pieces, then flake it finely.
02
Mix the pumpkin seeds, onion, cayenne chili, and salt in a bowl.
03
Add the eggs and stir until the mixture forms a thick paste, then fold in the smoked fish.
04
Shape the mixture into small dumplings with damp hands.
05
Pour the water into a steamer and bring it to a boil at 100°C (212°F).
06
Steam the dumplings until firm and the centers reach 74°C (165°F).
07
Warm the palm oil gently to about 160°C (320°F), then brush or spoon a little over the dumplings before serving.

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