Mopane worms are a large edible caterpillar also known as madora. It is a staple dish in Zimbabwe. These worms are a good source of protein and are believed to contain three times the amount of protein as beef. In addition to this, mopane worms are known to contain phosphorus, iron and calcium, which are all beneficial to our health. They can be dried, fried, cooked or smoked.
In this article, we will discover how to cook mopane worms. Enjoy!
Ingredients
300g of mopane worms
1 onion (chopped)
2 tomatoes (chopped)
1 beef cube
2 tablespoons of cooking oil
1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
Salt (to taste)
What Mopane Worms Can Be Served With
Mopane worms can be served with pap or eaten with vegetables and salad.
Special Utensils
Wooden spoon
Steps
- Wash the mopane worms and put them in a saucepan.
- Add some water and boil the mopane worms till they become soft.
- Rinse the worms and add another cup of boiled water.
- Pour some cooking oil into it and stir.
- When it starts cooking, add your chopped onions, tomatoes, seasoning cube, cayenne pepper and salt. Then stir.
- Allow it to simmer until it thickens and serve.
Delicious MOPANE WORMS Recipe
In this article, we will discover how to cook mopane worms. Enjoy!
Equipment
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 300 g mopane worms
- onion
- 2 tomatoes
- beef cube
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
- salt
Instructions
- Wash the mopane worms and put them in a saucepan.
- Add some water and boil the mopane worms till they become soft.
- Rinse the worms and add another cup of boiled water.
- Pour some cooking oil into it and stir.
- When it starts cooking, add your chopped onions, tomatoes, seasoning cube, cayenne pepper and salt. Then stir.
- Allow it to simmer until it thickens and serve.
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Notes
Mopane worms are a large edible caterpillar also known as madora. It is a staple dish in Zimbabwe. These worms are a good source of protein and are believed to contain three times the amount of protein as beef.
Nutrition
Calories: 321kcal
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