Nhopi — Print Recipe — The Culinary Codex

Sweet butternut or pumpkin mashed with peanut butter, creating a rich and creamy side dish that balances savory main courses.

Ingredients

1 Peel and cube the butternut squash into small even pieces for faster cooking.
2 Place in a pot with half a cup of water, cover, and steam over medium heat for twenty minutes until very soft.
3 Mash the cooked squash with a potato masher until smooth with no large lumps remaining.
4 Stir in peanut butter, sugar, and salt, mixing until completely incorporated and creamy.
5 Cook on low heat for five more minutes, stirring constantly to prevent sticking to the bottom.
6 Serve warm as a side dish alongside sadza and meat or vegetable stew.

Did You Know?

Nhopi is often the first solid food given to Zimbabwean babies because of its smooth texture and nutritional density.