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Nutritional Values
500kcal
30gProtein
35gCarbs
25gFat
6gFibre
400 gServing
* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Pate
How to order / say it
Say it
Pàtè — [pah-teh]
Order
I would like a serving of Pate.
Locally
Ina son àbinci Pàtè.
Say locally
A hearty stew made from vegetables, grains, and meat.
Why try it?
Pate combines earthy flavors with a rich, spiced broth, representing the hearty and comforting aspects of Abuja's dining culture. It's a communal dish often prepared for special occasions.
How it tastes
The stew is savory and thick with a mélange of spices and a variety of textures from the grains, tender meat, and vegetables. The aroma is deeply comforting and robust.
Origin & History — first documented: 1870
Pate's origins are uncertain, but it solidified its place in Abuja's culinary scene in the 19th century. Evolving from village cooking, it became associated with hospitality and celebration.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 150 g millet
- 🥩 300 g beef
- 🥕 100 g spinach
- 🥕 100 g tomatoes
- 🧄 50 g onions
- 🧂 2 pcs chili pepper
- 🫒 50 ml palm oil
Method
- 1 Cook millet in water until soft.
- 2 Brown beef in palm oil, add vegetables and chili.
- 3 Combine millet with beef mixture, simmer together.
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