West African Foods: Dried Kpomo sauce
Dried Kpomo sauce Ingredients
| 1 |
Dried Kpomo. |
| 2 |
2 tablespoon vinegar to help soften the skin. |
| 3 |
1 pinch potash. |
| 4 |
Bell pepper. |
| 5 |
Onions. |
| 6 |
Garlic. |
| 7 |
Mixed spice(African nutmeg,garlic,cayyene). |
| 8 |
Cabbage. |
| 9 |
Cubes Maggi. |
| 10 |
Salt. |
| 11 |
Curry powder. |
| 12 |
Vegetable oil. |
| 13 |
Water. |
Cooking Instructions
| Step 1 |
Wash and soak your dried kpomo for 1 to 2 days,try and change the water 2 to 3 times daily. |
| Step 2 |
After soaking remove the dirt by scraping with a knife and wash thoroughly.. |
| Step 3 |
Boil water in a pot and add vinegar,potash and the kpomo and cook for 2 hours.You can use a pressure pot to cook faster.. |
| Step 4 |
Meanwhile,Wash and grind your bell pepper,ginger and garlic. |
| Step 5 |
Then wash,peel and cube your carrrots. |
| Step 6 |
Heat vegetable oil in a pot,add paste and cook for some minutes. |
| Step 7 |
Then add water,season with salt,spices,and maggi cubes. |
| Step 8 |
Allow to boil,then transfer kpomo into the soup and cook until tender.. |
| Step 9 |
Then add your carrot and chopped onions and simmer for 2 minutes. |
| Step 10 |
Serve. |