Ifisashi & Nshima
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
6 people
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Course
Main Course
Ifisashi & Nshima
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Ifisashi is a traditional vegetarian dish from Zambia that is prepared with spinach and peanuts. It is typically served with nshima.
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Ingredients
For the ifisashi
- 1 lb peanuts , roasted
- 1 onion , chopped
- 2 tomatoes , diced
- ½ lb pumpkin , diced
- 1 lb spinach leaves
- 5 leaves green cabbage , finely chopped
- 1 sweet potato , diced
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1 cup water
- salt
- pepper
For the nshima
- 4 cups maize flour (or millet flour)
- 8 cups water
Instructions
Ifisashi
- Sauté onion for a few minutes over medium heat.
- Add tomatoes and peanuts.
- After a few minutes, add all the vegetables and the water.
- Cook for 10 minutes over high heat.
- Lower to medium / low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring regularly until liquid is reduced.
Nshima
- Boil water and salt in a large pot.
- Reduce heat to medium / high and gradually pour in the flour into the simmering water, avoiding lumps. If necessary, use a hand mixer.
- Stir constantly until thickened.
- Continue cooking over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes by continuing to stir the dough until it reaches the consistency of a thick, smooth and slightly elastic dough.
- Form ball or torpedo-shaped rolls.
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