Papaya and egg yolk pudding. This recipe originated in Mozambique, South Africa and serves four (4). Eggs are used sparingly in many parts of Africa. In fact in some parts, there are still taboos associated with eggs. However, eggs are the symbol of fertility, and the dessert below would likely be used for a special occasion. There is an old Ghanaian saying that expresses the Africans’ view of the egg: "The sun, too, is but an egg which hatches great things."