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Mpotompoto Classic
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18 16.2g / 18%
74 149.4g / 74%
8 17.6g / 8%

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African - style Easy Main course

Mpotompoto Classic

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40 Min
Easy

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Nutrition Value

Carbohydrates
149,41 g
Energy
806,61 kcal
Total fat
16,27 g
Fiber
23,76 g
Protein
17,7 g
Saturated Fats
5,69 g
Sodium
982,16 mg
Sugars
8,05 g
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Ingredients

6 Portions

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1  Medium
Yam
1 
Onions, raw
1 
Tomatoes
3  large
Red bell Pepper
1 
MAGGI Dededee
4  tbsp
Palm Oil
2 
red scotch pepper
2  tbsp
Shrimp powder
2  Mediums
Dried Smoked Fish (Whole)
0.5  bunch
spinach (sliced)
1 
MAGGI Shrimp
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Instruction

40 Minutes

  • Step1

    17 Min
    Blend fresh pepper, onion, tomatoes and red bell pepper. Pour blended vegetables and water in a clean pot. Put on heat and bring to boil

  • Step2

    20 Min
    Peel yam and cut into pieces, wash and add into pan. Add shrimp powder, 1 MAGGI DƐDƐƐDƐ and cook for 10 minutes. Debone and flake the smoked fish and add to pan. Add 1 MAGGI Shrimp and palm oil, then cook for another 10 minutes.

  • Step3

    3 Min
    Add spinach leaves and allow to simmer for 3 minutes
Mpotompoto Classic

Step1 of 3

Blend fresh pepper, onion, tomatoes and red bell pepper. Pour blended vegetables and water in a clean pot. Put on heat and bring to boil

Mpotompoto Classic

Step2 of 3

Peel yam and cut into pieces, wash and add into pan. Add shrimp powder, 1 MAGGI DƐDƐƐDƐ and cook for 10 minutes. Debone and flake the smoked fish and add to pan. Add 1 MAGGI Shrimp and palm oil, then cook for another 10 minutes.

Mpotompoto Classic

Step3 of 3

Add spinach leaves and allow to simmer for 3 minutes

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