Danwake — bean-flour dumplings with vegetable sauce

Ingredients

For 4 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.

• 300 g bean flour (from brown or white beans)
• 100 g cassava flour
• 1 tbsp baobab (kuka) leaf powder, optional, traditional
• 250 ml warm water
• 4 medium tomatoes, washed and chopped
• 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
• 1 fresh pepper, washed and chopped, to taste
• 2 tbsp groundnut oil
• 40 g groundnuts, roasted and crushed, optional
• salt, a little, to taste

This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.

Method

1. 1Step 1. Mix the bean flour, cassava flour and kuka powder if using with a little salt, then add the warm water gradually to make a stiff dough.
2. 2Step 2. Roll the dough into small dumplings about the size of a thumb.
3. 3Step 3. Bring a large pan of water to a rolling boil and cook the dumplings for 12–15 minutes, until they float and are firm and cooked right through.
4. 4Step 4. Meanwhile heat the oil, cook the onion for 3 minutes, then add the tomato and pepper and simmer for 10 minutes into a thick sauce.
5. 5Step 5. Drain the dumplings, stir them through the sauce, and scatter the crushed groundnuts over if using.
6. 6Step 6. Serve with a side of washed sliced cucumber, cabbage or garden egg.

Allergens for your selection

• Contains: Peanuts

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