Sukuma Wiki
Sukuma Wiki
This recipe was posted at some point, but it disappeared. I am sure it has nothing to do with my extensive technological expertise. * Ahem *.
Anyway, Sukuma Wiki in Kiswahili means “push the week”. As the name implies, this is an inexpensive, healthy dish that will help push or stretch your menu through the week.
2 T. oil, butter, or fat of your choice (In Kenya there used to be a fat called “Cowboy” that was delicious here. I don’t think it’s available anymore.
1 onion
1 tomato
1 large bunch of Sukuma (collard greens, mustard greens, kale, or amy combo of those)
½- ¾ c. water
1 t. – 1 T. Royco Mchuzi Mix-to taste (this is a spice blend that you can buy in Kenya. The only close comparison I’ve found here would be beef bouillon/season salt. )
Heat oil in a large pot and add the onions. Saute til just tender stirring. Add tomato and sauté. Add sukuma and allow to begin wilting. Add ½ c. water, Royco Mchuzi mix or salt to taste. Let the mixture simmer until sukuma has reached desired tenderness.
Serve with ugali (thick maize meal mash) or chapati (delicious flat bread) I’ll post the recipes for both these staples for you.
