Fried sukuma wiki
15 min
Sukuma wiki is a leafy vegetable that is grown in Tanzania, Kenya and many parts of East Africa. Its Swahili name, Sukuma wiki, is often likened to collard greens in English.
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Ingredients
Serves: 2
- 1 bunch (10 stalks) sukuma wiki
- 2 tablespoons corn oil
- 60g chopped red onion
- 80g fresh chopped tomatoes
- salt and pepper to taste
Method
Prep:5min ›
Cook:10min ›
Ready in:15min
- Wash the sukuma wiki under cold running water. Cut it into very fine strips.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan. Add the onion and cook till light brown. Add the tomatoes and cook till it forms a paste. Then add the sukuma wiki and fry until wilted, about 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and stir for few seconds. Remove remove from the heat and serve.
Tip
Serve the sukuma wiki with Ugali, a polenta-like dish, or other starches.
