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Ifisashi n'Ubwoko (Rwandan Peanut Spinach Stew with Mushroom)
A community recipe for Ifisashi n'Ubwoko (Rwandan Peanut Spinach Stew with Mushroom), adapted from the collaboratively edited Wikibooks Cookbook.
Gather
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- 1 Onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 cup Mushrooms
- 2 bunches Spinach washed and chopped
- 1 cup Peanut Butter
- 2 cups Water
- As needed Salt to taste
- As needed Black Pepper to taste
Make it
Method
- 1
In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
- 2
Add the sliced mushrooms to the pot and cook for a few minutes until they begin to soften.
- 3
Add the chopped spinach to the pot and stir well to combine with the mushrooms and onion mixture.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the peanut butter and water until smooth. Pour the peanut sauce mixture into the pot.
- 5
Stir the ingredients together, ensuring that the peanut sauce coats the spinach and mushrooms evenly.
- 6
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir well to incorporate the seasoning.
- 7
Reduce the heat to low and let the stew simmer for about 15–20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the spinach to wilt.
- 8
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- 9
Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish.
- 10
Serve hot with steamed rice or ugali.
Source & rights
Where this recipe comes from
Adapted from “Ifisashi n'Ubwoko (Rwandan Peanut Spinach Stew with Mushroom)” by Wikibooks contributors, revision 4518627, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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