Kapenta Ya Nkate (pumpkin And Peanut Butter Stir-fry)
Kapenta Ya Nkate is a traditional Zambian dish that combines the sweetness of pumpkin with the nuttiness of peanut butter in a delicious stir-fry. This dish is packed with flavor and is a perfect representation of Zambian cuisine.
Ingredients
- 2 cups pumpkin, cubed
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the onions and sauté until translucent.
- Add the pumpkin and tomatoes, and cook for 5-7 minutes until the pumpkin is tender.
- In a small bowl, mix the peanut butter with water to form a smooth paste.
- Pour the peanut butter mixture over the cooked pumpkin and stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and serve hot.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 15g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Frying Pan Knife Cutting Board Bowl Spatula
Tools
Stove
Serving suggestions
Kapenta Ya Nkate is best served with a side of nshima, a staple Zambian food made from maize meal.
Tips & tricks
For a creamier texture, you can add more peanut butter to the stir-fry.
Cost
$10