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Zambian Ifisashi with Spinach and Peanuts

A Zambian stew of spinach, other vegetables and peanuts, cooked until the liquid reduces. The quantities make 6 servings.

Ifisashi combines peanuts with spinach and other vegetables in a simple stew. Hands-on preparation takes about 20 minutes and cooking takes 40 minutes; the preparation time is an estimate.

Total time60 min
DifficultyIntermediate
servings6
Zambian Ifisashi with Spinach and Peanuts
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Method

  1. 01

    Heat the peanut oil in a pot over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion for a few minutes.

    Ready to continue when: The onion begins to soften.

  2. 02

    Add the diced tomatoes and roasted peanuts. Cook for a few minutes, stirring.

    Ready to continue when: The tomatoes and peanuts are well combined and hot.

  3. 03

    Stir in the pumpkin, spinach, collard greens, sweet potato and water. Cook over high heat for 10 minutes.

    Ready to continue when: The vegetables are hot and beginning to soften.

    10 min
  4. 04

    Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring regularly, until the liquid has reduced.

    Ready to continue when: The liquid has reduced and the stew is thick.

    30 min

Sources and review

Content researched, cross-checked and automatically validated. Sources consulted:

  1. Higiene de los alimentos www.aesan.gob.es/seguridad-alimentaria/higiene-alimentos
  2. Harina de maíz - Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harina_de_ma%C3%ADz
  3. La Seguridad Alimentaria www.aesan.gob.es/dam/jcr:d4d7784a-9ca8-46d6-be84-25d7b5dedae6/seguridad_edu_secundaria.pdf
  4. - YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-03elj8Z1U
  5. Gastronomía de Zambia - Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gastronom%C3%ADa_de_Zambia
  6. Zambian Food Tours jiranileo.com/destination/zambia/
  7. Ifisashi y Nshima - Receta Tradicional de Zambia | 196 flavors www.196flavors.com/es/zambia-ifisashi-y-nshima/?srsltid=AYCX9vK2O54Wd2DYP57fN_y8VrV6lhLd640w…

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