How to Make Nhopi (Cornmeal With Pumpkin)

Imagine this Zimbabwean ambrosia in your mouth. Now make it. Serves four as a side dish.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Pinch Salt Or To Taste
• Spinach
• Saucepans
• Wooden Spoons
• 1/2 tsp sugars
• 2 tbsp peanut butter
• 1/2 lb cooked pumpkins - mashed
• 2 c water
• 1 c cornmeal

1. Boil the water in a heavy saucepan over high heat.
2. Whisk in the cornmeal, lower the heat, and cook, stirring frequently, until it becomes a porridge, about 10 minutes.
3. Add the pumpkin and stir to combine.
4. Add the sugar, peanut butter and salt and stir well to combine.
5. Cook the mixture for 3-5 minutes, until very warm throughout. Add water, or reserved pumpkin cooking water, if necessary to keep a desired consistency (your preference).
6. Serve immediately over fresh cooked or raw spinach.

Tips & Warnings

• Substitute canned and prepared pumpkin puree to save time.
• Use natural (unsweetened) peanut butter for best results.