The Royal Sauce( Dek Ngoo) by Angee Rose

THE ROYAL DISH (DEK NGOO) GUINEA PEA SAUCE

SERVES 6

Ingredients:


1. Guinea Peas- 1kg cracked in two using Grinding stone


2. Bicarbonate of soda – locally made out of (sim sim stalk ash)


3. Peanut butter 1/4 kg

4. Sheanut butter (served on top or at table)


Method:



1. Sock the peas in hot water to remove remaining coated skin, wash till very clean.

2. Boil the guinea peas in soda until very tender

3. Keep stirring with wooden spoon till smooth (Can use blender in modern days)

4. Add the peanut butter and mix properly.

5. Serve in local clay bowls with melted shear- nut butter on top with millet bread or potatoes.

This is a very special dish which was originally served for royal people on visits or such other occasion that involves them.