Equatoguinean Corn and Peanut Leaf Parcels
Leaf-wrapped peanut mixtures are prepared in Equatoguinean cooking. This documented-style variation combines crushed peanuts with fresh corn and steams the banana-leaf parcels until firm.
Prep
30m
Cook
55m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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Mixture
- 550gCorn (kernels removed)
- 170gPeanuts (crushed)
- 8gSalt
Parcels
- 4pcsBanana Leaf (trimmed)
- 1.4lWater
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Method
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- 01
Blend the corn into a thick paste.
- 02
Stir the peanuts and salt into the corn paste until evenly combined.
- 03
Bring the water to a steady simmer in a steamer pot.
- 04
Pass the pieces of banana leaf over the steam just until flexible, then pat them dry.
- 05
Divide the corn mixture onto the leaves and fold them into tight parcels.
- 06
Steam for 45 to 50 minutes, until firm and fully cooked.
- 07
Let them rest for a few minutes before unwrapping and serving warm.
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