Huwashwa ne Dovi (Mushrooms with Peanut Sauce)
A flavorful vegetarian dish featuring mushrooms cooked in a rich and savory peanut butter sauce. Often served with sadza (maize meal porridge).
🧂 Ingredients
- 500 g Mushrooms (e.g., oyster, shiitake, or button)(cleaned and sliced or quartered)
- 0.5 cup Peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 2 cups Water(or vegetable broth)
- 1 medium Onion(finely chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 1 tsp Ginger(grated)
- 2 medium Tomatoes(diced)
- 2 tbsp Cooking oil
- 1 tsp Salt(or to taste)
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper(freshly ground, optional)
- 0.25 tsp Chili flakes(optional, for heat)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Heat the cooking oil in a large pan or pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 3
Add the diced tomatoes and cook until they start to break down, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Stir in the peanut butter and mix well until it forms a paste with the onions, garlic, ginger, and tomatoes.
- 5
Gradually whisk in the water or vegetable broth until the sauce is smooth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- 6
Add the prepared mushrooms to the simmering sauce. Stir to coat them evenly.
- 7
Cover the pan and let the mushrooms cook in the sauce for about 10-15 minutes, or until tender and the sauce has thickened. Stir occasionally.
- 8
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and chili flakes if using. Serve hot, traditionally with sadza.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓If the sauce becomes too thick, add a little more water or broth.
- ✓For a richer flavor, use natural, unsweetened peanut butter.
- ✓Ensure mushrooms are thoroughly cleaned to avoid grit in the dish.
🔄 Variations
- Add a handful of spinach or other leafy greens in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- A squeeze of lime or lemon juice at the end can add brightness.