Nkumba ndi Mpunga wa Nyemba
A flavorful and hearty dish featuring shrimp cooked with rice and beans in a savory tomato-based sauce, often seasoned with local spices. It's a comforting and complete meal.
🧂 Ingredients
- 400 g Shrimp(peeled and deveined)
- 2 cups Long-grain rice
- 1.5 cups Cooked black-eyed peas
- 1 large Onion(chopped)
- 400 g Tomatoes(diced)
- 3 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 1 tablespoon Ginger(grated)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 3 cups Water or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon Salt(or to taste)
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper(freshly ground, or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin powder
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear. Set aside.
- 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 4
Stir in the diced tomatoes, coriander powder, cumin powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have broken down and formed a sauce.
- 5
Add the rinsed rice and the cooked black-eyed peas to the pot. Stir to combine with the tomato mixture.
- 6
Pour in the water or vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- 7
Gently stir in the shrimp. Cover and cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- 8
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of chili flakes or a finely chopped chili pepper along with the garlic and ginger.
- ✓If you don't have black-eyed peas, other cooked beans like kidney beans or pinto beans can be used as a substitute.
- ✓Ensure the shrimp are not overcooked, as they can become tough.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add other vegetables like chopped bell peppers or spinach during the last 10 minutes of rice cooking.
- For a richer flavor, use coconut milk instead of water or vegetable broth.