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Egusi seed butter

10 minutes

Egusi seed butter

Serves Makes 200 g

Difficulty Easy

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cooking Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

140 g egusi seeds, plus extra for sprinkling
4 T canola oil
1 T brown vinegar
1 T brown sugar
¼ cup water (add as required)
½ t salt
bagels, toasted, for serving
honey, for drizzling

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Place the egusi seeds on a baking tray and roast for 10 minutes, or until lightly browned.

2. Place all the ingredients including the seeds (set aside a few for sprinkling) into a blender and blend at full power until very smooth.

3. Spread on toasted bagels, drizzle with honey and sprinkle over the remaining egusi seeds.

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Photographs: Toby Murphy
Production: Khanya Mzongwana
Food Assistant: Unathi Taffa

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Egusi seed butter

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