Avocado and Groundnut Salad (Avocado n’ebinyeebwa)
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Large Ripe avocados, sliced — 2
- Medium Tomatoes, diced — 2
- Raw groundnuts (peanuts) — 80 g (1/2 cup)
- Small Red onion, thinly sliced — 1/2
- Lemon juice — 1 tbsp
- Vegetable oil — 1 tbsp
- Fine salt — 1/2 tsp
Method
- Toast the raw groundnuts in a dry frying pan over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring often, until golden and fragrant. Cool, then roughly crush.
- Arrange the sliced avocado, diced tomato and sliced red onion on a serving plate.
- Whisk the lemon juice, oil and salt together and drizzle over the salad.
- Scatter the crushed toasted groundnuts on top just before serving.
Introduction: Uganda's rich volcanic soil produces some of the region's creamiest avocados, and this simple salad pairs them with roasted groundnuts for a satisfying combination of textures that reflects the country's love of peanuts in everyday cooking.
Cultural Background: Uganda's rich volcanic soil produces some of the region's creamiest avocados, and this simple salad pairs them with roasted groundnuts for a satisfying combination of textures that reflects the country's love of peanuts in everyday cooking.
Tips: Add the groundnuts just before serving so they stay crunchy rather than softening in the dressing. Choose ripe but firm avocados so the slices hold their shape.
Variations: Add a few chopped fresh chili for a spicier version. Add crumbled hard cheese if a richer salad is wanted. Naturally vegetarian as written. Naturally vegan as written; contains no animal products.
Storage: Best eaten fresh; avocado discolours quickly once cut.
Reheating: Served cold; not suitable for reheating.
FAQs:
Q: Can roasted, salted peanuts be used instead of toasting raw ones?
A: Yes, though toasting raw groundnuts fresh gives the best flavour and lets you control the saltiness.
Q: How do I stop the avocado from browning if serving later?
A: Toss the avocado slices in a little extra lemon juice and cover tightly with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface.
- Large Ripe avocados, sliced — 2
- Medium Tomatoes, diced — 2
- Raw groundnuts (peanuts) — 80 g (1/2 cup)
- Small Red onion, thinly sliced — 1/2
- Lemon juice — 1 tbsp
- Vegetable oil — 1 tbsp
- Fine salt — 1/2 tsp
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