🍲 **Delicious Gambian Ebber with Seafood 🦐**

This Gambian Ebber recipe is a delightful twist on a traditional dish, featuring a medley of seafood and a rich, tangy flavor profile. Perfect for seafood lovers, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends!

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🌍 **What Is Ebber?**

Ebber is a traditional Gambian dish made primarily from cassava (yucca) and often includes a variety of seafood. It is known for its rich flavors, often enhanced with spices and tangy ingredients like tamarind. This version incorporates smoked fish, prawns, and mussels, making it a hearty and satisfying meal.

🧾 **Ingredients**

**Base:**

- 3 packs of frozen cassava (yucca)

- 1 cup smoked fish (kobobulaka), deboned and cleaned

- 1 cup king prawns, cleaned

- 1 cup mussels, cleaned

- 1 cup cockles (or oysters), cleaned

- 4 scotch bonnet peppers

- 2-3 Maggi cubes

- 1/4 cup palm oil (mixed types)

- Juice of 1 lemon

- 1/2 cup tamarind paste (mixed with warm water)

- 1-2 cups water (for boiling)

**Optional:**

- Additional bell peppers (for garnish)

- Extra spices (to taste)

👩‍🍳 **Step-by-Step Instructions**

1. **Prepare the Cassava:**

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- Boil the frozen cassava in a large pot with water for about 20 minutes until softened.

- Once cooked, remove a couple of spoonfuls and blend until smooth. Set aside.

2. **Make the Tamarind Mixture:**

- In a bowl, mix the tamarind paste with warm water and add 2-3 Maggi cubes.

- Stir in the lemon juice and a generous amount of red dried pepper. Mix well.

3. **Cook the Seafood:**

- In a separate large pot, add the cleaned crabs and scotch bonnet peppers.

- Pour in the tamarind mixture and bring to a boil.

- Add the smoked fish, mussels, and cockles. Stir to combine.

4. **Combine the Cassava and Seafood:**

- Once the seafood is cooked, add the blended cassava to the pot to thicken the mixture.

- Pour in the palm oil and stir until well combined. Adjust the consistency with water if needed.

5. **Final Touches:**

- Add the cleaned prawns and any additional spices or bell peppers to taste.

- Allow everything to simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes until the prawns are cooked through.

🍽️ **How to Serve**

Serve the Ebber hot in bowls, garnished with extra bell peppers if desired. It pairs wonderfully with a side of fresh lemon wedges for an added zing.

💡 **Pro Tips**

- Don’t be afraid to adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer scotch bonnet peppers according to your taste.

- For a thicker consistency, blend more cassava before adding it to the pot.

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- Feel free to experiment with other seafood options based on your preference.

🔥 **Why You’ll Love This**

This Ebber recipe is not only packed with flavor but also offers a unique combination of textures from the seafood and cassava. The tanginess from the tamarind and lemon, along with the smokiness of the fish, creates a delightful dish that is both comforting and satisfying. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy family dinner!