Fumbwa com Peixe Seco
A traditional Guinean dish featuring fumbwa (a type of wild spinach) cooked with dried fish, onions, and palm oil, offering a unique earthy and savory flavor.
🧂 Ingredients
- 500 g Fumbwa (wild spinach)(fresh or frozen, chopped)
- 200 g Dried fish(cleaned, desalted, and flaked (e.g., cod, mackerel))
- 1/4 cup Palm oil
- 1 large Onion(chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 2 medium Tomatoes(chopped)
- 1 cup Water or fish stock
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 1/2 small Chili pepper(finely chopped (optional))
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
If using fresh fumbwa, wash it thoroughly and chop. If using frozen, thaw and drain excess water.
- 2
If your dried fish is very salty, soak it in water for about 30 minutes, then drain and flake it.
- 3
Heat the palm oil in a large pot or skillet over medium heat.
- 4
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the minced garlic and chopped chili pepper (if using) and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 6
Add the flaked dried fish and chopped tomatoes to the pot. Stir and cook for about 5 minutes.
- 7
Add the chopped fumbwa and stir well to combine with the other ingredients.
- 8
Pour in the water or fish stock. Season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- 9
Cover the pot and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fumbwa is tender and the flavors have melded.
- 10
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Fumbwa can sometimes be bitter; a pinch of sugar can help balance the flavor if needed.
- ✓Ensure the dried fish is well-desalted to avoid an overly salty dish.
- ✓Serve hot with rice or fufu.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add other vegetables like okra or eggplant.
- Use smoked fish for a different flavor profile.