Nnam Olis (Rice and Peanut Parcels)

shopping_basket Ingredients 6 items

• check_circle 200 g roasted peanut paste
• check_circle A bowl of madjanga (crayfish)
• check_circle 200 g rice
• check_circle Salt
• check_circle Chili pepper
• check_circle Banana leaves and string

receipt_long Preparation Steps

1. 1
   Roast the peanuts and grind them to obtain a fine paste.
2. 2
   Sort and soak the madjanga (crayfish).
3. 3
   Cook the rice in water with salt.
4. 4
   Boil a pot of water, take out half of it and set it aside.
5. 5
   Leave the pot of boiling water on the heat, add the madjanga and the peanut paste.
6. 6
   Stir vigorously to avoid lumps. At first you will have a rather liquid mixture, but it will thicken.
7. 7
   Gradually add the other half of the water. Count on 10 minutes of cooking over medium heat.
8. 8
   While stirring constantly, add salt and the chili pepper.
9. 9
   Add the cooked rice and mix well.
10. 10
    Gather the peanut and rice mixture and form a ball.
11. 11
    Put the ball into the banana leaves.
12. 12
    Tie firmly and cook in a steamer basket for 30 minutes over low heat.