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Ezay karu (chili spinach)

Spinach cooked with plenty of fresh chilies, garlic and a touch of cheese, a very typical and spicy dish. It is served alongside rice, like a green condiment.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

116 kcal per serving

Protein
4 g
Carbohydrates
6.1 g
of which sugars
2.2 g
Fat
7.6 g
of which saturated fat
0.9 g
Fiber
3.8 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Wash the spinach thoroughly and remove the thick stems.
  2. In a pan, heat the oil and cook the onion for 4 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic and chilies and cook for 1 minute without burning the garlic.
  4. Add the spinach with the water and salt, cover and cook for 5 to 7 minutes.
  5. Stir until the spinach has wilted and is tender.
  6. If using cheese, stir it in at the end and let it melt gently.
  7. Adjust the salt and serve hot with rice.

Variations and tips

Spicier version. Add crumbled dried chilies with the garlic for a more intense flavor.

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