Mussels in fennel-and-coconut broth

1. To make the kgodu, place the pumpkin or butternut in a saucepan with the salt and a little water. Cook until softened, then mash roughly using a wooden spoon.
2. Add the water and maize meal and stir to combine well. Cook for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. To make the ox liver, season the liver with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a pan and brown the liver. Remove from the pan and set aside.
4. Add the butter to the pan. Once melted, fry the onions for 1 minute. Add the garlic, chilli and spices and fry another minute.
5. Stir the brown onion thickener into the water, then pour it into the pan and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the liver and Worcestershire sauce and cook for a further 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped coriander and serve with the kgodu.
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Photography: Shavan Rahim
Food Assistant: Lerato Motau