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Mfumbwa
Photo: Markus Spiske

Mfumbwa

6 ingredients 14 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

346
Calories
10g
Protein
28g
Fat
19g
Carbs

Counts 4 of 6 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Peanut 1 oz (28g) 161
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Smoked Fish not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • one to two pounds (or more) of mfumbwa (fumbwa), or substitute any other greens
  • one cup peanuts (or peanut butter)
  • one or two ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped (or canned tomato paste, or canned tomato)
  • one leek (or one onion), finely chopped
  • one piece of dried, salted, or smoked fish (the size of your hand), bones and skin removed, cleaned, soaked in water, and rinsed
  • one cup red palm oil

Directions

1

Place the greens in a large pot.

2

Add enough water to partially cover.

3

Bring to a boil.

4

Reduce heat, (do not cover), and simmer until greens begin to become tender.

5

Add water if pot becomes dry.

6

Grind, chop, or pound peanuts into a fine paste.

7

When greens are mostly tender and liquid is reduced, add tomatoes (or tomato paste), leek and dried fish.

8

Continue to simmer, on low heat, stirring occasionally. Simmer until everything is tender and ready to eat.

9

Remove a cup of the pot liquid and combine it with the peanut paste in a bowl.

10

Stir to obtain a smooth sauce.

11

Stir the peanut sauce into the greens, and reduce heat to as low as possible.

12

Top with red palm oil and simmer for a few more minutes.

13

Category:Chadian Recipes

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Category:Chadian Meat Dishes

Recipe sourced from fandom

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