Zimbabwean loved recipe: Sadza and kapenta with peanut butter sauce( Matemba aneDovi)

kapenta fish

🥗Healthier: tilapia

💰Cheaper: sardines

Sardines are more affordable and still provide a similar flavor.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

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

Boil water in a large pot over medium heat until bubbling.

Gradually add maize meal to the boiling water while stirring continuously.

Cook the mixture, stirring frequently, until it thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pot, about 10-15 minutes.

In a separate pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat until shimmering.

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

Stir in minced garlic, diced tomato, and chopped green pepper; cook for another 5 minutes.

Add kapenta fish to the vegetable mixture and cook until heated through, about 3-4 minutes.

In a bowl, combine peanut butter with lemon juice, salt, and a bit of water to create a sauce.

Mix well until smooth, adjusting consistency with more water if necessary.

Serve sadza on plates, top with kapenta mixture, and drizzle peanut butter sauce over the top.

Garnish with fresh spinach and sprinkle with coriander before serving.

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