Feed Your Family for Less: Easy Daily Recipes traditional Zimbabwean Dinner | Sadza, Fish & Muriwo

maize meal

🥗Healthier: quinoa flour

💰Cheaper: corn flour

Quinoa flour adds protein and fiber while corn flour is more affordable.

fish

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Chicken is leaner, while canned fish is budget-friendly.

leafy greens

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: spinach

Kale is nutrient-dense, while spinach is often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade stock

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade stock enhances flavor without added cost.

Boil water in a large pot over high heat.

Gradually add maize meal to boiling water, stirring continuously.

Reduce heat to medium and cook until thickened, about 10-15 minutes.

Shape cooked sadza into a smooth mound and cover to keep warm.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

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

Stir in minced garlic and diced tomato, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.

Add leafy greens and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

In another pan, heat oil and fry the fish until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Remove fish and squeeze lemon juice over it.

Serve sadza with fish and sautéed greens on the side.

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