NDUNDA NA MBISI YA KOKAWUKA|SPINACH & DRIED FISH| ALPHA'S KITCHEN

cassava

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Sweet potatoes provide similar texture with more nutrients.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based protein option.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier but may be more expensive.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers similar acidity.

Peel and chop cassava into chunks.

Boil cassava in salted water until tender, about 20-30 minutes.

Drain cassava and mash until smooth; set aside.

Prepare fish by cleaning and seasoning with salt, pepper, and lime juice.

In a pan, heat cooking oil over medium heat; sauté onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add garlic, ginger, and chili peppers; cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Stir in chopped tomatoes and green bell pepper; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add fish to the pan; cook until it flakes easily, about 10 minutes.

Mix in vegetable broth and bay leaves; simmer for 5 minutes.

Layer banana leaves in a steaming basket; spread mashed cassava on top.

Pour fish mixture over cassava; cover with more banana leaves.

Steam for 15-20 minutes until heated through.

Cooking Techniques

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