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How to Make Pumpkin Leaves Seafood Sauce

How to Make Pumpkin Leaves Seafood Sauce

How to Make Pumpkin Leaves Seafood Sauce

Pumpkin leaves seafood sauce recipe is a classic African seafood sauce that served on fish, and dozens of seafood dishes using pumpkin leaves as a base.

Malawi Ndiwo Seafood Sauce Recipe is a classic African seafood sauce
Malawi Ndiwo Seafood Sauce Recipe is a
classic African seafood sauce

Easy Pumpkin Leaves from Malawi Ndiwo Seafood Sauce Recipe

Ingredients
2 handfuls pumpkin leaves chopped
1 large ripe tomato chopped
2 cups raw peanuts
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Directions
Pour 1 cup of water into medium size cooking pot. Add baking soda and stir until thoroughly dissolved. Place pot on burner on medium heat. Add collard greens and tomato. Cook on medium to high heat for 5 to 8 minutes. In a coffee grinder, add ½ cups of peanuts at a time a grind into a powder (if you grind too long you will make peanut butter) then add peanut powder, salt, to the pot of greens. Stir, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

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African Gourmet FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The African Gourmet blog about?

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

Who writes The African Gourmet?

The blog is written and curated by Ivy, a lifelong historian and storyteller who highlights Africa’s culinary and cultural richness.

How can I find African recipes on this site?

Use the “African Recipes” category or explore posts like African Recipes for regional dishes and ingredients.

Can I share or reprint your articles?

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Where can I learn more about African proverbs and folklore?

Explore our African Proverbs and African Folktales sections for timeless wisdom and stories.

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