Ifisashi (Zambian Vegetables in Peanut Sauce)
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The Tale of Ifisashi (Zambian Vegetables in Peanut Sauce)
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Ifisashi, a stew of leafy greens like pumpkin leaves or collards simmered with ground peanuts, reflects peanuts' long-standing importance in Zambian agriculture. Traditionally made with whatever greens were on hand and often cooked in communal settings, it has become one of Zambia's most enduring comfort foods, almost always paired with nshima.
Ingredients
Scale:· 6 servings
- 4 cups chopped pumpkin leaves or spinach
- 1 cup ground raw peanuts
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup water
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- 1Combine the chopped greens, onion, and tomatoes in a pot with a little water.
- 2Cook over medium heat until the greens begin to wilt, about 8 minutes.
- 3Stir in the ground peanuts to thicken the mixture.
- 4Add the remaining water as needed to reach a creamy consistency.
- 5Simmer 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peanuts are fully cooked and the sauce has thickened.
- 6Season with salt and serve with nshima.
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