Njama Njama and Khati Khati from Scratch | How to harvest and fix Njama Njama

groundnut paste

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Peanut butter is more accessible and still provides creaminess.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Sunflower oil is cheaper and has a neutral flavor.

njama njama leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach is widely available and offers a similar texture.

Wash njama njama leaves thoroughly and chop coarsely.

Heat palm oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté chopped onions until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add minced garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

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

Add njama njama leaves and cook until wilted, about 4-5 minutes.

Mix in groundnut paste, stirring to combine well.

Season with salt and pepper to taste; simmer for 2-3 minutes.

In a separate pan, grill beef until cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side.

Prepare plantains by slicing and frying in oil until golden, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Serve njama njama alongside grilled beef and fried plantains.

Cooking Techniques

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