Sukuma Wiki Recipe

Sukuma Wiki, Swahili for “stretch the week,” is a ubiquitous Kenyan dish. Nutritious and tasty, it is a way of “stretching” out kitchen resources. Served with ugali and perhaps some roasted meat or fish, Sukuma Wiki makes a typical Kenyan meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, sliced thin
  • 3 Tbl shortening
  • 3 plum tomatoes, chopped
  • 3 bullion cubes
  • 2 Tbl cumin
  • 2 Tbl coriander
  • 1 Tbl turmeric 2 bunch sukuma (kale or collard greens), chopped
  • 1 cup water
  • leftover meats (optional)

Procedure

  1. Heat oil in a frying pan and add the onions. Sauté about 2 to 4 minutes.
  2. Add tomatoes, greens(sukuma) and any leftover meats. Cook together until tomatoes are soft.
  3. Add water and seasonings.
  4. Let the mixture simmer until the sukuma is tender(about 20 minutes on low heat 20. Add salt to taste. Serves 4.
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