NhopiPumpkin and Peanut Porridge

Name: Nhopi (Pumpkin and Peanut Porridge)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Zimbabwe
Ingredients: 600 g Pumpkin (peeled and cut into chunks); 900 ml Water; 140 g Cornmeal; 100 g Peanut Butter; 20 g White Sugar (optional); 4 g Salt

A Zimbabwean pumpkin porridge thickened with cornmeal and enriched with peanut butter for a gently sweet, savory breakfast or side dish.

Prep

15m

Cook

30m

Serves

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

335kcal

Calories

11g

Protein

13g

Fat

48g

Carbs

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

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Ingredients

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Porridge

600g
Pumpkin (peeled and cut into chunks)
900ml
Water
140g
Cornmeal
100g
Peanut Butter
20g
White Sugar (optional)
4g
Salt

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Method

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6 steps

01
Place the pumpkin and water in a pot and simmer around 95°C (203°F) until the pumpkin is very soft.
02
Mash the pumpkin into the cooking liquid until smooth.
03
Add the cornmeal gradually while stirring to prevent lumps.
04
Cook at a gentle simmer around 95°C (203°F), stirring often, until the porridge is thick and the cornmeal is fully cooked.
05
Stir in the peanut butter, optional white sugar, and salt until smooth and creamy.
06
Serve the nhopi warm.

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