[1] Lapena (dry pigeon peas) are soaked in warm water for 20 minutes.

An Ogwec (a mingling stick) is used to stir and mash the peas until they turn to a thick creamy paste.

[1] Dek Ngor is served at traditional functions such as marriages, baptism, family reunions, naming of new born babies and also in restaurants.

It has to be served to the in-laws from the wife's side when they visit the family into which their daughter married.

[1][5][3] Dek ngor can be eaten without any additional foods or it can be served with Kwon Kal (millet bread), Layata (sweet potatoes), Ugali, Cassava among other foods .