Spinach Mchicha East African Recipes

MCHICHA (EAST AFRICAN SPINACH

Steps:

• Place spinach and salt in a heavy 4-5 quart casserole.
• Cover tightly and cook over medium heat until spinach is tender, about 10 minutes.
• Drain spinach, squeezing it completely dry a handful at a time.
• Chop coarsely and set aside.
• Melt butter in a large, heavy skillet over moderate heat.
• Add onions and chilies and cook, stirring frequently, until soft but not brown, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in coconut milk and peanuts and bring to a simmer over moderate heat.
• Reduce heat to its lowest point.
• Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, 2-3 minutes.
• Add spinach and cook until heated through, 4-5 minutes more.

SPINACH - (M'CHICHA) - EAST AFRICAN

Steps:

• In a 2-quart saucepan add the butter and saute the onions and peanuts until lightly browned.
• Next add the chopped spinach and saute until all the liquid is absorbed.
• Add the salt and tabasco and serve with poached or scrambled eggs.
• Top with grated coconut if using.

MCHICHA - TANZANIAN SPINACH & PEANUT CURRY.

Steps:

• Wash the spinach & roughly chop. De-skin the tomato, peel and chop. Peel and chop the onion.
• Mix the peanut butter with the coconut milk in a jug & set aside.
• Heat the ghee . butter over a medium heat in a large frying pan. Add the onion, tomato, salt and curry powder / paste and sauté for 5 minutes, or until the onion becomes soft.
• Add the spinach, continue cooking for about 15 to 20 minutes, until the spinach is cooked.
• Pour the peanut butter and coconut milk mixture into the pan & stir gently to mix.
• Simmer, for another 5 minutes, stirring constantly, to ensure that the mixture does not stick to the pot.
• This dish makes a lovely side dish, & can also be eaten with rice, ugali or samp and beans to form a delicious main course.

AFRICAN SPINACH AND GROUNDNUT STEW (AKA PEANUT, KENYA/TANZANIA)

Steps:

• Saute onions and chili pepper in oil until onion is transparent.
• Add peanut butter and coconut milk slowly, stirring constantly until it comes to a boil. Add spinach. Salt to taste.
• Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes or until spinach is cooked.

SEASONED AFRICAN SPINACH

Steps:

• Cook onion and pepper in the oil in a large pot or skillet for about 3-5 minutes, or until tender.
• Add spinach and tomato. Cover and cook on low heat for about 5 minutes, or until the spinach is tender.
• Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook until hot throughout.
• Serve over rice.