Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 9 of 11 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Peanut | 1 oz (28g) | 161 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Shrimp | 100g cooked | 99 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Spinach | 1 cup raw (30g) | 7 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Thyme | 1 tsp dried (1.4g) | 4 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
| Smoked Fish | 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
- 2 tbsps oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 7 oz can tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tbsps peanut butter or ground peanuts
- 1 pt water
- Sprig of thyme
- Chilli pepper and salt
- 1 lb spinach, fresh or frozen
- 1 small piece smoked fish (for flavour)
- 1 lb fresh or frozen prawns
Directions
Put oil in a heavy bottomed saucepan. When hot add the onions and tomatoes. Cook on a high heat stirring for 5 mins. Reduce heat to moderate and add peanut butter, creaming well into the sauce with half of the water. Stir well and allow to cook, bubbling gently, for 8 - 10 mins, stirring. Add remaining water, thyme, pepper and salt. Wash and finely chop the fresh spinach, stir into sauce and allow to coook on a moderate heat until sauce is thick, (20 mins). Add the smoked fish and drained prawns. Stir and cook for 10 mins more. Serve with boiled yams and rice.
Category:Sierra Leonean Recipes
Category:Sierra Leonean Meat Dishes