Ekuru

== Description ==
Steamed savoury bean dish from the Western states of Nigeria.
* Serves 4. 
== Ingredients ==
* 225 g / 8 oz beans
* 1 fresh pepper (ground)
* 1 onion (ground)
* 2 tomatoes (chopped)
* 3 tablespoon palm oil
* warm water to mix pinch of kaun (potash)
* prawns and sawa leaves for wrapping
== Directions ==
# Prepare the beans as for Moyin-Moyin and grind into a smooth paste. 
# Pour into a clean bowl, add the Kaun and salt and mix well adding warm water gradually until it is well aerated and light. 
# Place mixture on clean leaves and wrap into parcels. 
# Arrange parcels carefully in pot of boiling water with a false base as for moyin-moyin, cover with a tight fitting lid and cook for 30–45 minutes. 
# It should be firm to the touch when cooked. 
# Prepare the ata sauce with palm-oil, tomatoes, onions and peppers. 
# Add the prawns and sawa.
# Mash the cooked ekuru in a bowl and add the ata sauce. 
# Mix thoroughly and serve on a dish with cold eko.
Category:Nigerian Meat Dishes
Category:Bean Recipes
Category:Prawn Recipes
Category:Tomato Recipes
Category:Potash Recipes
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