Ifisashi (Zambian Peanut and Spinach Stew)
Ifisashi is a delicious and hearty Zambian stew made with a flavorful combination of peanuts and spinach. This nutritious dish is a staple in Zambian cuisine and is often served with nshima, a popular Zambian side dish made from cornmeal.
Source and licence
"Ifisashi (Zambian Peanut and Spinach Stew)" from the Wikibooks Cookbook (https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Ifisashi_(Zambian_Peanut_and_Spinach_Stew), revision 4518625), by its contributors (https://en.wikibooks.org/w/index.php?title=Cookbook:Ifisashi_(Zambian_Peanut_and_Spinach_Stew)&action=history), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups raw shelled and skinned peanuts
- 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground paprika
- Salt, to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
Method
- In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the onions are soft and translucent.
- Add the diced tomato, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper to the pot. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
- Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor, blend the shelled peanuts until they form a smooth paste. You may need to add a little water to achieve the desired consistency.
- Add the peanut paste to the pot with the cooked vegetables. Stir well to combine.
- Pour in enough water to reach your desired consistency for the stew. Stir to mix the water with the peanut and vegetable mixture.
- Season the stew with ground cayenne pepper, ground cumin, ground paprika, and salt to taste. Adjust the seasoning according to your preference.
- Let the stew simmer for about 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld and the stew to thicken.
- Add the chopped spinach to the pot and stir to incorporate it into the stew. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the spinach wilts and becomes tender.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let the stew rest for a few minutes before serving.