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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1074
Calories
74g
Protein
34g
Fat
115g
Carbs

Counts 9 of 10 ingredients — the other 1 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
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Beef 100g cooked 250
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Spinach 1 cup raw (30g) 7
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Meat 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 pounds of greens (kale, collards, spinach, or similar), well cleaned and chopped in to large pieces
  • 2 tbs flour
  • juice of one lemon
  • oil for frying
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 - 3 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 green chill, chopped (optional)
  • leftover cooked meat: beef, chicken, or similar (optional)
  • salt
  • chill powder

Directions

1

Bring two cups of water to a boil in a large pot.

2

Put greens in pot.

3

Cover and steam until greens are nearly tender.

4

While greens are cooking: combine flour, lemon juice, and a few spoonfuls of water in a small bowl or cup. Stir vigorously until mixture is smooth.

5

Remove greens from heat and drain.

6

Heat oil in a separate pan. Sauté the onion, tomatoes, and hot pepper together. Add spices to taste.

7

Add meat. Add flour-lemon juice mixture and stir until smooth.

8

Reduce heat. Add drained greens. Cover and simmer over low heat until greens are fully tender and sauce is thickened.

9

Make some Ugali to serve with your Sukuma Wiki.

10

Category:Kenyan Recipes

11

Category:Kenyan Vegetarian

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