Muriwo Unedovi
Muriwo unedovi is a flavorful and nutritious vegetarian dish from Zimbabwe, featuring leafy greens cooked in a rich peanut butter sauce with tomatoes and onions. It's a staple that perfectly complements sadza.
🧂 Ingredients
- 500 g Collard greens, kale, or spinach(chopped)
- 1 medium Onion(chopped)
- 2 medium Tomatoes(chopped)
- 1/2 cup Peanut butter(creamy, unsweetened)
- 2 cups Vegetable stock
- 2 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 2 tbsp Cooking oil
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 1 Chili pepper (optional)(finely chopped)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Heat cooking oil in a large pot or skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Add the minced garlic and chopped chili pepper (if using) and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 3
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they begin to break down, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the peanut butter and vegetable stock. Whisk until the peanut butter is fully incorporated and the sauce is smooth.
- 5
Add the chopped leafy greens to the pot. Stir well to combine with the sauce. Cover and let simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the greens are tender.
- 6
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir well and serve hot.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a richer flavor, you can add a small piece of ginger, minced, along with the garlic.
- ✓If the stew is too thick, add a little more vegetable stock or water.
- ✓This dish is traditionally served with sadza (a thick maize porridge).
🔄 Variations
- Add other vegetables like diced carrots or sweet potatoes for a heartier stew.
- For a non-vegetarian version, you can add cooked chicken or beef.