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Zambia Wildcat Whiskers Savory Peanut Butter Dip

Savory Peanut Butter Dip

Zambia Savory Peanut Butter Dip is a unique recipe for the peanut butter lover.

Savory Peanut Butter Dip

Wildcat whiskers are an important plant in Zambia culture. Wildcat whiskers and peanuts are a major crop in the everyday food lives of the Zambia people.

Culture and food of Zambia would not be complete without including the African food recipe Zambia wildcat whiskers. This easy peanut butter recipe is a dip for breads and chips and a sauce for poultry it’s a tasty homemade peanut butter recipe when paired with healthy Zambia wildcat whiskers.

Zambia Wildcat Whiskers Savory Peanut Butter Dip

Serves 6

Zambia food 

Total time from start to finish 30 minutes

Zambia Wildcat Whiskers Vegetable Peanut Butter Dip

Ingredients

2 cups wildcat whiskers leaves (substitute spinach)

1 medium tomato diced

1 medium chopped onion

½ cup chunky peanut butter

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 teaspoon salt


Directions:

In a large pot boil wildcat whiskers leaves with salt for 20 minutes and drain. In a small frying pan add oil and cook onions until translucent, add tomatoes. Add all ingredients and mix well. Use as a sauce for poultry or as a dip for breads and chips.


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The African Gourmet explores African food, history, and culture through recipes, folktales, and proverbs written for curious readers worldwide.

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