How I Cook Omena with Sukuma | Omena and Greens Recipe My Way #africanfood #omena #dinner

omena

🥗Healthier: fish fillets

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Canned sardines are more accessible and still provide protein.

sukuma wiki

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale is nutritious and widely available.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Sunflower oil is often less expensive.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

Paprika offers a milder flavor at a lower cost.

Rinse the omena under cold water and drain.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic, ginger, and green chili; cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.

Incorporate the omena and mix well with the tomato mixture.

Pour in water to cover the omena and bring to a simmer.

Season with salt and black pepper; cook for 15-20 minutes until omena is tender.

Add chopped sukuma wiki and stir into the stew.

Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the sukuma is wilted and tender.

Drizzle with lemon juice before serving.

Serve hot with ugali or rice.

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