A-Littu Food Factory

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Pure Greens African Nightshade

Recipe

Best eaten in combination with PURE GREENS AMARANTH!

Ingredients;

  • African Nightshade
  • Amaranth (Optional)
  • Cooking Oil
  • Onions
  • Garlic
  • Tomatoes
  • Cream/ Peanut Butter

Method

  • First re-hydrate – Soak the required amount of greens in hot water for 20mins
  • Drain and discard the water from the soaking. Squeeze out any excess amount of water from the greens and set aside the greens to cook.
  • Heat your pan with oil and add the onions and garlic and ginger. Cook till slightly golden brown and fragrant.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes and salt and cook till the water from the tomatoes has evaporated and it forms a nice thick tomato base.
  • Add the “squeezed” greens into the tomato sauce and cook till tender.
  • Depending on your taste you can add cream and Groundnut paste/peanut butter and simmer for another 5 mins Then switch off stove and enjoy.
A-Littu Food - African Night Shade
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