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Edikang Ikong
South Eastern Nigeria — Mother recipe · ar de en es fr it ja pt ru zh
A traditional Nigerian dish, Edikang Ikong is a delicious tomato and pepper sauce with avocado.
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⏱️ 30 min prep + 20 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 4 tomatoes
- 2 red bell peppers
- 2 avocados
- 2 onions
- 2 tablespoons of wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of palm oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon of chili
- 1 tablespoon of basil leaves
- Water for blanched avocado
Method
- Blanch the avocados in boiling water for 2 minutes, then cool them under cold water and cut them into cubes.
- Clean and slice the bell peppers and onions into pieces.
- In a pan, sauté the bell peppers and onions in palm oil.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the wine vinegar, sugar, chili, and basil leaves, continue to cook for another 5 minutes.
- Arrange in a bowl and add the avocado cubes.
- Quickly fry the avocado cubes in a pan with a little palm oil and sprinkle over the dish.
- Serve hot with meat or fish.
The story
Edikang Ikong is a traditional dish from South Eastern Nigeria, particularly popular in Cross River region. Its recipe has been passed down through generations and pairs well with various meat or fish dishes.
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