Bikedi (Pistachio Cake)

Name: Bikedi (Pistachio Cake)
Prep time: 240 min
Yield: 6 portions
Cuisine: Cameroonian
Ingredients: 1 kg African pistachio seeds (squash/egusi); 500 g Cooked beef or pork, diced small; 200 g Ground crayfish; 6 Eggs; As needed Banana leaves; To taste Salt; 1 Onion; To taste Garlic

240 minPrep Time

MediumDifficulty

Portions

Shopping List — 8 items

African pistachio seeds (squash/egusi)1 kg

Cooked beef or pork, diced small500 g

Ground crayfish200 g

Eggs6

Banana leavesAs needed

SaltTo taste

Onion1

GarlicTo taste

Chef's Tips

Eggs are essential for binding and giving the Bikedi its softness. Don't heat the seeds before crushing or the oil will come out and change the texture.