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Mwambe (Palm Nut Soup)

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Difficulty Advanced
Time
Prep Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Rest Time: 30 mins Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
Description

Mwambe, also known as Moambe or Nyembwe, is a rich and flavorful soup made from palm nuts. It's a popular dish in Central and West Africa, particularly in countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, and Angola. The soup is typically made with a base of palm nut paste, which gives it a unique and creamy texture, and is often served with meat, fish, and vegetables.

Ingredients
  • 2 cups ⦁ palm nuts (either fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • 2 tablespoons ⦁ 2-3 red palm oil
  • 1 medium-sized ⦁ onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves ⦁ 2-3 garlic, minced
  • 1 pounds ⦁ 1-2 meat (chicken, beef, or goat)
  • 1 teaspoon ⦁ ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ⦁ ground garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ⦁ ground black pepper
  • 1 cup ⦁ fresh or frozen okra, chopped
  • 1 cups ⦁ 1-2 pumpkin or spinach leaves, chopped
  • 1 smoked ⦁ fish (optional)
  • 1 scotch ⦁ 1-2 bonnet or habanero peppers, deseeded and chopped (adjust to your desired spiciness)
  • 1 teaspoon ⦁ ground crayfish (optional)
  • ⦁ Water or vegetable stock as needed
Read it online: https://duabaafrofoods.co.uk/recipe/mwambe-palm-nut-soup/
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