Sundaymail Editor
NHOPI is a healthy and filling snack that I like. In the Zimbabwean context, it is made using nhanga (pumpkin). But if that is not available (due to seasons or access), a butternut can be used as an alternative. This is one of the reasons why I chose to share with you this butternut nhopi variant. You may recall that nhopi used to be a hit for many people during school days.
Ingredients
◆ Two medium-sized butternuts;
◆ One tablespoon margarine (or butter depending on preference);
◆ Two tablespoons brown sugar;
◆ Two tablespoons peanut butter;
◆ 60ml fresh milk;
◆Pinch of salt
Directions
- Gather the ingredients together and get ready to start.
- Wash butternuts (two medium-sized butternuts) and peel, then wash butternuts again.
- Cut, de-seed and cut the butternut into rough chunks.
- Put butternut chunks into pot, add water and sugar (two tablespoons brown granulated sugar).
- Add pinch of salt, cover and cook for 20 minutes or until they are soft and easy to pierce using a fork, mash butternut then add margarine (one tablespoon) or butter.
- Pour milk (60 ml) and mash. Add peanut butter (two tablespoons) and mash.
- Your nhopi is ready!
Nutrition facts
Butternut is good for your heart, as it is a great source of dietary fibre, folate and vitamin A. These aid in keeping your heart healthy. Fibre, as you may already know, works wonders for your digestive system, especially when you are constipated. So you can really count on nhopi to keep young ones and even yourself fuller for some hours. Dairy milk supplies you with some calcium that is good for your child’s bones and teeth (and even yourself). — zimbokitchen
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