Mupunga Une Dovi with Roasted Butternut (Zimbabwean Browned Peanut Butter Rice) – Authentic Zimbabwe Recipe
Deeply nutty, comforting Zimbabwean rice dish enriched with smooth roasted dovi (peanut butter).
- Country of Origin
- 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe (Southern Africa, Africa)
- Dietary Profile
- vegan
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Signature Staples
- Toasted brown/white rice folded with creamy roasted peanut butter, Honey-and-thyme roasted butternut squash, Tomato-onion relish, Garlic, Onion
Ingredients for Mupunga Une Dovi with Roasted Butternut (Zimbabwean Browned Peanut Butter Rice) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) toasted brown/white rice folded with creamy roasted peanut butter, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups honey-and-thyme roasted butternut squash, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup tomato-onion relish
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with garlic
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Zimbabwe seasoning (onion, sea salt, cracked black pepper)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide, heavy-bottomed pot or deep skillet over medium heat; sauté the onion, garlic, and garlic until golden.
- Add onion, sea salt, cracked black pepper along with toasted brown/white rice folded with creamy roasted peanut butter and honey-and-thyme roasted butternut squash, searing for 4–5 minutes to build savory depth.
- Stir in the rinsed grains/rice so every grain is coated in the spiced oil, then pour in warm stock.
- Bring to a simmer, cover tightly with a lid, and cook on low heat for 18–20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and tender.
- Rest off the heat for 5 minutes, fluff gently with a fork, and garnish with tomato-onion relish.