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A leafy vegetable stew from Nigeria and West Africa, made with amaranth or spinach and dried shrimp. It is traditionally served with pounded yam or rice.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Pâte

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Wash the spinach or amaranth, then chop it finely.
  2. Rinse the dried shrimp in hot water, then roughly crush them.
  3. Blend the onion, chillies, garlic and garlic bulb into a smooth paste.
  4. Heat the palm oil in a pan over medium heat, then fry the onion and garlic paste for 3 minutes.
  5. Add the crushed shrimp and the smoked fish, then cook for 5 minutes.
  6. Pour in the water and add the stock cube, then bring to the boil.
  7. Stir in the leafy greens and simmer for 10 minutes over low heat.
  8. Mix the cornmeal with a little cold water, pour it into the pan and stir for 5 minutes until thickened. Adjust the seasoning and serve with white rice.

Variations and tips

Vegetarian version. Leave out the shrimp and smoked fish, and replace them with sliced shiitake mushrooms.

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