Okpa — Bambara nut pudding with fresh vegetable salad

Ingredients

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

• 300 g okpa (Bambara nut) flour
• 700 ml warm water
• 3 tbsp palm oil
• 1 fresh pepper, washed and blended, to taste
• 1 small onion, peeled and blended
• 2 medium tomatoes, washed and sliced, for the salad
• 1 medium cucumber, washed and sliced, for the salad
• 1 orange or pawpaw, washed and cut, to serve
• salt, a little, to taste

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

Method

1. 1Step 1. Put the okpa flour in a bowl, add the palm oil and rub it through the flour with your fingers until evenly coloured.
2. 2Step 2. Add the warm water a little at a time, whisking to a smooth, pourable batter with no lumps. Stir in the blended pepper, onion and a little salt.
3. 3Step 3. Pour into heatproof bowls, banana leaves or clean uma leaves, and cover well.
4. 4Step 4. Steam over boiling water for 40–50 minutes, until firm, set right through and a knife comes out clean.
5. 5Step 5. Wash and slice the tomato and cucumber while the okpa steams.
6. 6Step 6. Serve the okpa warm with the salad and a piece of fruit.

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