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Oshikanda (pumpkin leaf stew with peanut)

A stew of pumpkin leaves simmered with tomato and onion, its sauce thickened with ground peanuts. A rich, creamy plant-based dish typical of Ovambo cooking.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Wash the pumpkin leaves and roughly chop them.
  2. Fry the sliced onions in the oil until golden.
  3. Add the chopped tomatoes and let them break down for 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the leaves and water, then cover and cook for 15 minutes.
  5. Dilute the ground peanuts in a little hot water, then pour them into the pot, stirring.
  6. Simmer for another 10 minutes until the sauce is smooth and creamy, season with salt and serve with oshithima.

Variations and tips

Crunchy version. Add whole roasted peanuts as a garnish just before serving.

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