Omboga (Namibian Spinach and Peanut Relish)
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The Tale of Omboga (Namibian Spinach and Peanut Relish)
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Omboga, a relish of leafy greens like spinach cooked with ground peanuts or peanut butter, follows the same pattern found across Southern Africa, where peanuts turn simple garden greens into a hearty side dish. It's a homestyle staple served alongside porridges like oshifima or pap in Namibian households.
Ingredients
Scale:· 5 servings
- 4 cups chopped spinach or wild greens
- 1/4 cup ground peanuts
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 2 tbsp oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- 1Heat oil in a pan and sauté the onion until soft.
- 2Add the tomato and cook until it breaks down into a light sauce.
- 3Add the chopped greens and a splash of water, cover, and cook 10 minutes.
- 4Stir in the ground peanuts to thicken and enrich the sauce.
- 5Simmer another 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the greens are tender.
- 6Season with salt and serve alongside oshifima.
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