Ekpang Nkukwo Stuffed Zucchini Boats (Courgettes Farcies à l'Ekpang Nkukwo)

Courgettes Farcies à l'Ekpang Nkukwo, also known as Ekpang Nkukwo Stuffed Zucchini Boats, is a delicious and flavorful dish from Benin cuisine. This recipe combines the freshness of zucchinis with the rich and aromatic flavors of Ekpang Nkukwo, a traditional Nigerian dish.

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Ekpang Nkukwo Stuffed Zucchini Boats (Courgettes Farcies à l'Ekpang Nkukwo)

Ingredients

  • 4 medium zucchinis
  • 1 cup grated cocoyam
  • 1 cup shredded smoked fish
  • 1/2 cup palm oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons ground crayfish
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds to create boat-like shapes.
  3. In a bowl, mix the grated cocoyam, shredded smoked fish, chopped onion, ground crayfish, ground pepper, and salt.
  4. Stuff the zucchini boats with the cocoyam mixture.
  5. Place the stuffed zucchinis in a baking dish and drizzle with palm oil.
  6. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the zucchinis are tender and the tops are golden brown.
  8. Serve the Courgettes Farcies à l'Ekpang Nkukwo hot and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
15g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Baking dish Foil

Tools

Knife Grater Bowl

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve the Courgettes Farcies à l'Ekpang Nkukwo with a side of steamed plantains or rice.

Tips & tricks

Tips: You can customize the stuffing by adding other ingredients such as vegetables or herbs to suit your taste preferences.

Cost

$15