Amaranth Greens with Smoked Fish
Tender amaranth leaves are cooked down with smoked fish into a savory, softly textured dish with plenty of depth from palm oil and aromatics. It is simple home-style cooking, satisfying enough to stand on its own or accompany a starch.
Prep
20m
Cook
30m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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- 400gAmaranth Leaf (roughly chopped)
- 250gSmoked Fish (flaked)
- 180gOnion (finely chopped)
- 200gTomato (finely chopped)
- 15gGarlic (finely chopped)
- 25mlPalm Oil
- 7gSalt
- 2gBlack Pepper
- 300mlWater
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Method
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- 01
Heat the palm oil in a pot over medium heat.
- 02
Add the onion and cook until soft.
- 03
Stir in the garlic and cook just until fragrant.
- 04
Add the tomato and cook until it forms a thick sauce.
- 05
Stir in the smoked fish so it flavors the base.
- 06
Add the amaranth leaf and water, cover, and simmer until the greens are fully tender.
- 07
Season with the salt and black pepper.
- 08
Cook uncovered for a few minutes more until the liquid reduces and lightly coats the greens.
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