Rice and Sesame Seed Soup is a traditional Sierra Leonean recipe for a classic soup of rice, sesame seeds and peanuts in a water base. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Sierra Leonean version of: Rice and Sesame Seed Soup.
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Ingredients:
80g rice
60g sesame seeds
30g peanuts
Method:
Wash the rice, place in a bowl, cover with water and set aside to soak for 30 minutes. After this time, drain the rice and powder in a coffee grinder.
Wash and skin the sesame seeds then grind to a powder. Lightly toast the peanuts then rub off their skins and powder by pounding in a mortar.
Combine the three powders then mix to a smooth paste with 250ml water. Place in a pan, and bring to a simmer. Work in 750ml more water and cook gently until thickened.
Season to taste with salt, ladle into soup bowls and serve. If desired you can garnish with sesame seeds or peanuts just before serving.
This is commonly served to babies and small children in Sierra Leone.
