Pregnancy-friendly okpa with tomato and cucumber 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 small onion, peeled and blended
• 1 fresh pepper, washed and blended, to taste
• 2 medium tomatoes, washed thoroughly and sliced
• 1 medium cucumber, washed thoroughly and sliced
• 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. Rub the palm oil into the okpa flour until the colour is even.
2. 2Step 2. Whisk in the warm water gradually to a smooth, pourable batter, then stir in the blended onion, pepper and a little salt.
3. 3Step 3. Pour into heatproof bowls or wrapped leaves and cover well.
4. 4Step 4. Steam over boiling water for 45–50 minutes, until firm and set right through — a knife pushed into the centre should come out clean, with no wet batter.
5. 5Step 5. Wash the tomato and cucumber thoroughly in clean water and slice.
6. 6Step 6. Serve the okpa warm with the salad and a piece of washed fruit.

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