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Fumbua (Wild Spinach Stew)

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Fumbua, a delicacy hailing from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and celebrated in Angola, is renowned for its delightful flavors and nutritional value. This satisfying dish combines the richness of healthy fats and proteins, resulting in a scrumptious low-carb dinner option.

Yield 8

Ingredients

  • 3 pieces smoked catfish
  • Spinach
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup stock
  • Tomatoes, chopped
  • Habanero chile pepper (optional), chopped
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Bouillon powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper
  • Peanut butter
  • Palm oil

Instructions

  1. 1
    Soak the smoked fish in hot water for a few minutes.
  2. 2
    Chop the spinach, then rinse it and allow it to drain in a colander to remove excess water.
  3. 3
    De-bone the smoked fish and break it into medium-sized pieces. Rinse the fish thoroughly.
  4. 4
    In a pot, bring the water and stock to a boil. Add the chopped spinach and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. 5
    Incorporate the smoked fish, tomatoes, pepper, onion, garlic, bouillon powder, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
  6. 6
    Add the peanut butter and palm oil, and simmer for another 10 minutes
Category
Soups
Cuisine
African

Recipe Attribution

Wikibooks Cookbook
en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Fumbua_(Wild_Spinach_Stew)