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Hipa tsoem (spinach salad)

Hipa tsoem is a salad of cooked spinach, brightened with garlic, chili and tomato. It has a tender texture and a lively, slightly sour taste. It is served as a side dish alongside rice and chili dishes.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

85 kcal per serving

Protein
4.1 g
Carbohydrates
5.6 g
of which sugars
2.3 g
Fat
4.2 g
of which saturated fat
0.5 g
Fiber
4 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, drain it and roughly chop it.
  2. Finely chop the garlic and cut the chilies into thin rounds.
  3. Cut the tomatoes into small dice, removing the seeds.
  4. Heat the oil in a pan and fry the garlic and chilies for 1 minute.
  5. Add the tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes until they start to break down.
  6. Stir in the spinach, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until wilted.
  7. Sprinkle with lime juice, mix, and serve lukewarm or cold.

Variations and tips

Version with potatoes. Add two boiled potatoes cut into cubes with the spinach for a heartier salad.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.