Fumbwa with Spinach, Peanuts, and Red Palm Oil
A leafy stew with tomato, ground peanuts, and red palm oil. Makes approximately 4 servings; times are estimates.
Fumbwa is traditionally prepared with leaves from a wild vine. This home-style version uses baby spinach while keeping the combination of peanuts and red palm oil. Allow about 15 minutes for preparation and 15 minutes for cooking; times may vary with the heat and how quickly the vegetables soften.
Ingredient allergens
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Celery
Stock cube
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Fish
Stock cube
Ingredients without verified allergen data 7
Ingredients without verified allergen data: Baby spinach, Tomatoes, Spring onions, Garlic, Water, Red palm oil, Ground peanuts.
Method
- 01
Wilt the spinach
Bring the water to a simmer in a pot. Add the spinach and cook for a couple of minutes, until wilted.
Ready to continue when: The leaves are wilted and have reduced in volume.
2 min - 02
Cook the vegetables
Add the chopped tomatoes, sliced spring onions, garlic, and stock cube. Stir and simmer gently until the tomatoes soften.
Ready to continue when: The tomatoes are soft and the vegetables are combined with the broth.
- 03
Stir in the oil and peanuts
Add the red palm oil, followed by the ground peanuts. Stir and cook gently for 10 minutes.
Ready to continue when: The mixture has simmered gently for 10 minutes, and the oil and peanuts are well incorporated.
10 min
Ingredients
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