Day in the life of a Zimbabwean mum :Cooking Matemba with peanut butter

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: natural almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

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

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is typically more affordable.

Rinse matemba under cold water and drain well.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add chopped tomato and green bell pepper; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Mix in peanut butter and a splash of water to create a sauce.

Season with salt, black pepper, and sugar to taste.

Add matemba to the skillet, stirring to coat with sauce.

Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until heated through.

Drizzle with lemon juice and add chopped coriander before serving.

Serve hot with sadza or rice.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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