Mchicha wa Nazi - Spinach in coconut milk- Swahili side dish

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while canned tuna is more affordable.

Prepare pickling solution by boiling white vinegar with 1 teaspoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Pickle half of the bell peppers and half of the carrots in the solution.

Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add chopped onions, carrots, and unpickled bell peppers; sauté for 2 minutes until sugars coat the pan.

Stir in garlic powder, chopped chilies, and white pepper; cook briefly.

Pour in coconut milk to deglaze the pan, adding more if necessary.

Add fresh spinach and increase heat to high to reduce moisture.

Stir in green peas and cook briefly until heated through.

Optionally, add fresh onions for texture and more coconut milk to reduce the dish further.

Stir in pickled vegetables, avoiding excess pickling solution to prevent curdling.

Serve the dish hot.

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