Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2 lbs

fresh spinach leaves

coarsely chopped

1 tbsp

peanut butter

1 unit

tomatoes

coarsely chopped

1 unit

onion

chopped

2 tsp

curry powder

8 unit

coconut milk

4 tbsp

butter

1 tsp

salt

1 pinch

ground black pepper

fresh coarse ground

Step 1
~3 min

Wash the spinach leaves, stack and roll leaves together, then coarsely chop.

Step 2
~3 min

Place the tomato carefully into a small pot of boiling water for 30 seconds, peel skin off.

Step 3
~3 min

Slice tomato in half and scoop out runny inside, discard this part, then coarsely chop the fleshy part.

Step 4
~3 min

In a small bowl, whisk the peanut butter and coconut milk until smooth.

Step 5
~3 min

Heat the butter over medium-low heat in a large frying pan.

Step 6
~3 min

Add the onion, tomato, salt, and curry powder and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the onion is soft. Stir only occasionally.

Step 7
~3 min

Add the spinach, and continue cooking for about 10 minutes, until the spinach is softened.

Step 8
~3 min

Stir in the peanut butter/coconut milk mixture.

Step 9
~3 min

Simmer, over medium-low heat, for about another 5-8 minutes, stirring constantly.

Step 10
~3 min

Season lightly with coarse ground pepper to taste.

Step 11
~3 min

Serve as a side dish, or over hot cooked rice for a main dish.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of curry powder to your preference.

Use fresh ginger for a more intense flavor.

Serve with a dollop of plain yogurt for a cooling effect.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve over rice or quinoa.

Serve as a side dish to grilled chicken or fish.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled chicken
Roasted vegetables

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Tanzania

Cultural Significance

A popular side dish often served with ugali (cornmeal porridge).

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Potluck
Vegetarian meal

Popularity Score

65/100