IfinkubalaFried Mopane Worms
A Zambian preparation of cleaned dried mopane caterpillars, rehydrated and fried with onion and tomato until hot and crisp-edged.
Prep
15m
Cook
20m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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- 200gMopane Worms (cleaned and dried)
- 900mlWater
- 120gOnion (finely chopped)
- 220gTomato (finely chopped)
- 35mlVegetable Oil
- 3gChili Powder
- 6gSalt
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Method
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- 01
Bring the water to a boil in a pot, add the mopane worms, and simmer until they are softened, then drain thoroughly.
- 02
Drain the mopane worms well and set them aside.
- 03
Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- 04
Add the onion and cook until softened.
- 05
Add the tomato and cook until thick and jammy.
- 06
Add the mopane worms and fry until they are heated through and lightly crisp at the edges.
- 07
Season with the chili powder and salt, then serve hot.
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