πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡Έ South Sudanese Cuisine

Moukhbaza

Mashed Banana Paste

Prep Time 10 min
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Calories 240 kcal

Overripe bananas mashed with sesame paste and a squeeze of lemon into a sweet-savory spread, eaten with bread as a quick, energy-rich meal.

Ingredients

  • 4 very ripe bananas
  • 3 tbsp tahini (sesame paste)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp honey (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel bananas and mash thoroughly with a fork.
  2. 2 Stir in tahini until well combined.
  3. 3 Add lemon juice and salt, mix well.
  4. 4 Taste and add honey if desired.
  5. 5 Serve immediately with bread or kisra.

Did You Know?

Moukhbaza is the South Sudanese answer to peanut butter and banana β€” except it came centuries earlier.

From The Culinary Codex — http://theculinarycodex.com/dish/south-sudanese/moukhbaza/