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Mchicha (East African Spinach)

Here's how you make Mchicha (East African Spinach)
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  • Servings: 5
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 15m
  • The following recipe serves 5 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 pounds fresh spinach (washed and trimmed)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chili pepper
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup peanuts, unsalted (dry roasted, ground)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Place spinach and salt in a heavy 4-5 quart casserole.

  • Step 2: Cover tightly and cook over medium heat until spinach is tender, about 10 minutes.

  • Step 3: Drain spinach, squeezing it completely dry a handful at a time. Chop coarsely and set aside.

  • Step 4: Melt butter in a large, heavy skillet over moderate heat. Add onions and chilies and cook, stirring frequently, until soft but not brown, about 5 minutes.

  • Step 5: Stir in coconut milk and peanuts and bring to a simmer over moderate heat. Reduce heat to its lowest point. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, 2-3 minutes.

  • Step 6: Add spinach and cook until heated through, 4-5 minutes more.


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