TERERE & SAGAA in MILK RECIPE/How To make Kienyeji greens/Mboga Za Kienyeji

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.

oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil provides healthier fats while butter is often cheaper.

Separate the leaves from the stems of the terere and sagaa.

Wash the leaves thoroughly.

Add the leaves to a large pan with enough water to boil them.

Cover the pan and leave the leaves to boil for around 5 to 8 minutes.

Drain the boiled leaves and discard the excess water.

In a separate pan, heat oil over medium heat and fry chopped onions until golden brown.

Add beef cubes and stir for a few minutes.

Season with salt to taste, but be cautious as the beef cubes are salty.

Add the boiled greens to the pan and stir to combine.

Pour in about a quarter cup of milk and cover the pan.

Cook on low heat until the greens are ready, checking to ensure they do not burn.

Add additional salt to taste if needed before serving.

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