RCI-SP.004.0193.001

Koko na Nyama

Koko na Nyama from the Recidemia collection

vegetarian
Prep20 min
Cook25 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate

Ingredients

  • 1 unit
  • one Onion
    chopped
    1 unit
  • one pound Beef stew meat
    cut into cubes
    1 unit
  • four cups water
    1 unit
  • one cup Peanut paste or unsweetened Peanut butter
    1 unit
  • salt
    to taste
    1 unit
  • three to four pounds of koko or any other sort of greens; cleaned
    stems removed, and cut into very thin strips
    1 unit

Method

1
Heat the peanut oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1-2 minutes.
2
Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened and lightly golden, stirring occasionally, about 3-4 minutes.
3
Add the beef stew meat cubes to the pot and brown on all sides, stirring frequently, about 5-7 minutes.
6 minutes
4
Pour in the water and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon.
5
Reduce heat to medium and let the beef simmer uncovered until it is tender, about 20-25 minutes.
22 minutes
6
Stir in the peanut paste or unsweetened peanut butter until fully dissolved and well incorporated into the cooking liquid.
2 minutes
7
Add the cleaned koko or greens that have been cut into thin strips, stirring to distribute evenly throughout the pot.
1 minutes
8
Simmer the dish for 8-10 minutes until the greens are tender and the flavors have melded together.
9 minutes
9
Season with salt to taste, stirring well to distribute evenly. Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

What Makes This Variant Distinct

  • Original variant

Cuisines