Dek Akeo (Sesame Paste Sauce), via Wikimedia Commons
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Dek Akeo (Sesame Paste Sauce)

Dek Akeo (Sesame Paste Sauce)

Uganda

45Minutes
MediumLevel
4Serves
9Steps
About

A rich, warming sesame (simsim) paste sauce of the Acholi of northern Uganda, traditionally cooked for new mothers to build strength and milk, and eaten with millet bread.

Equipment
  • Frying pan
  • Mortar and pestle or grinder
  • Pot
  • Bowl
  • Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Sesame seeds (simsim)1.5 cups
Onion1
Tomato1
Salt1 tsp or to taste
Warm water3 cups
Smoked or dry fish (optional)1 small piece

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