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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

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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Why "The African Gourmet" if you're an archive?

The name reflects our origin in 2006 as a culinary anthropology project. Over 18 years, we've evolved into a comprehensive digital archive preserving Africa's cultural narratives. "Gourmet" now signifies our curated approach to cultural preservation—each entry carefully selected and contextualized.

What distinguishes this archive from other cultural resources?

We maintain 18 years of continuous cultural documentation—a living timeline of African expression. Unlike static repositories, our archive connects historical traditions with contemporary developments, showing cultural evolution in real time.

How is content selected for the archive?

Our curation follows archival principles: significance, context, and enduring value. We preserve both foundational cultural elements and timely analyses, ensuring future generations understand Africa's complex cultural landscape.

What geographic scope does the archive cover?

The archive spans all 54 African nations, with particular attention to preserving underrepresented cultural narratives. Our mission is comprehensive cultural preservation across the entire continent.

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Yes. As a digital archive, we're committed to accessibility. Our 18-year collection is fully searchable and organized for both public education and academic research.

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Through consistent documentation since 2006, we've created an irreplaceable cultural record. Each entry is contextualized within broader African cultural frameworks, preserving not just content but meaning.