Cooking IMPWA (white eggplants)

impwa (African eggplant)

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: regular eggplant

Zucchini provides a similar texture and is often more affordable.

groundnut (peanut) paste

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Sunflower seed butter is often less expensive and nut-free.

Peel the impwa and cut it into cubes.

Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

Add chopped onion and cook for about 30-45 seconds until soft, stirring occasionally.

Add diced tomatoes and fresh chilies to the pan.

Cook for about 2 hours (likely a misstatement, should be minutes) until the mixture looks good.

Add salt and crushed red peppers to taste.

Cover the pan and cook for 3 minutes.

Add the cubed impwa to the pan and stir to incorporate all flavors.

Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until the impwa is tender.

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