GHANAIAN SPINACH STEW WITH SWEET PLANTAINS
This recipe is an adaptation of the smoky spinach stew served at Papaye, Samuel Obeng's restaurant in the Bronx. Built on a base of onions and ginger sauteed in palm oil, made fiery with habanero, and thickened with ground pumpkin seeds and tomatoes, the stew calls for African smoked, dried shrimp powder; its flavor is amazing. (Asian versions are typically unsmoked and chewier.) But smoked paprika and fish sauce make a serviceable substitute.
Provided by Francis Lam
Categories dinner, lunch, main course
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, warm the palm oil over medium heat, and add the onions, garlic, ginger, chile and a couple pinches of salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are golden brown and sweet, about 15 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, and cook for 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and a few generous pinches of salt. Bring to a boil, lower heat to a simmer and partly cover the pan. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has cooked to a rich tomato-soup consistency, about 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, pulse the egusi or pumpkin seeds in a food processor or blender to a fine powder, until it just starts to get clumpy. (Do not overprocess into a butter.) Remove to a bowl.
- When the tomatoes have reduced, add the shrimp powder (or smoked paprika and fish sauce to taste), and simmer 2 minutes. Stir in water, a tablespoon at a time, to the bowl of egusi powder until it is a loose paste. Add the egusi paste on top of the tomato sauce, and spread it out. Cover the pan, and cook 5 minutes.
- Stir the sauce all together; it will look like a thick porridge. Add a few splashes of water, and increase heat to a boil. Stir in the spinach, until wilted and tender. Taste, season with salt (or more fish sauce, if using) and serve with boiled sweet plantains.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 431, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 994 milligrams, Sugar 21 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Safal Agritech
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The stew was flavorful and the sweet plantains were a perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.
Ashley Dias
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the stew turned out great! The flavors were delicious and the spinach was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
Samuel Victor
[email protected]I'm a big fan of Ghanaian food and this recipe did not disappoint. The stew was flavorful and the plantains were perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and authentic Ghanaian dish.
MD moinuddin Shakh
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The stew was delicious and the plantains were a perfect side dish. I will definitely be making this again.
cali maduana
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spinach, but this recipe changed my mind. The stew was flavorful and the plantains were a great addition. I would definitely make this again.
Ahmad Gujjar
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The stew was flavorful and the plantains were perfectly cooked. I would definitely make this again.
Silent Reaper
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The stew was flavorful and the sweet plantains were a perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.
Siam Yt
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the stew turned out great! The flavors were delicious and the spinach was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
Ashique Khalifo
[email protected]I'm a big fan of Ghanaian food and this recipe did not disappoint. The stew was flavorful and the plantains were perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and authentic Ghanaian dish.
Kushan Achintha
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The stew was delicious and the plantains were a perfect side dish. I will definitely be making this again.
ARMAN J.R
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spinach, but this recipe changed my mind. The stew was flavorful and the plantains were a great addition. I would definitely make this again.
Deonte Burt
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the stew turned out great! The flavors were well-balanced and the spinach was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
Janiya Colthurst
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The spinach stew was delicious and the sweet plantains were a perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.
John Emmaneaul
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The stew was flavorful and the plantains were perfectly sweet. I would definitely make this again.
MD JAHIDUL
[email protected]Wow! This spinach stew is incredible. The flavors are so complex and delicious, with the perfect balance of savory and sweet. The spinach is cooked perfectly, and the sweet plantains add a lovely touch of sweetness and texture. I will definitely be m
Mahmoud Hani
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and produced a delicious and authentic-tasting Ghanaian spinach stew. The stew had a rich and flavorful broth, with tender spinach and perfectly cooked sweet plantains. The addition of peanuts added a nice nutty flavor
Mahmmed Salah
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of spinach, but this stew changed my mind. The combination of spinach, tomatoes, onions, and spices created a flavorful and satisfying dish. The sweet plantains were a nice touch, adding a touch of sweetness to balance out the b
Moishy Oberlander
[email protected]This Ghanaian spinach stew with sweet plantains was an absolute delight! The flavors were incredibly well-balanced, with a perfect blend of savory and sweet. The spinach was cooked to perfection, retaining its vibrant green color and slightly bitter