Futari (coconut-peanut pumpkin)

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsPumpkin, peeled & cubed
2cupsSweet potatoes, cubed
3tablespoonsOnion, finely chopped
1tablespoonOil
Juice of 1/2 lemon
½teaspoonCloves
1teaspoonSalt
cupCoconut milk
1teaspoonCinnamon

Directions

Fry the onion into oil until golden. Combine with the pumpkin & the sweet potatoes in a heavy pot. Add lemon juice, cloves, salt & 1 c coconut milk. Cover & simmer for 10 minutes.

Uncover, stir gently & add cinnamon. Cook a further 15 to 20 minutes.

Stir often to prevent sticking. Add more milk if necessary.

VARIATION: Thin ¼ c peanut butter with ½ c hot water, adding water a little at a time. Add more water to make a cup & use in the recipe instead of coconut milk. "The Africa News Cookbook"

Submitted By MARK SATTERLY On 11-13-95