Zimbabwe -- Dobi (Spinach & Tomato with Peanut Butter sauce)

Recipe by Cook's Hideout

BM# 44: A-Z Cooking Series -- Around the World in 30 days Country: Z for Zimbabwe Dish: Dobi (Spinach & Tomato with Peanut Butter sauce) We are moving on to the last and final letter Z and we are going to Zimbabwetoday. Zimbabwe is a landlocked country located in southern Africa, between Zambezi & Limpopo rivers. Zimbabwean cuisine is much like the other African countries. They rely on a few staple foods. Cornmeal is used to make porridge called sadza or isitshwala and is usually served with meat and vegetables. Rice, pasta and potato based foods also make up part...

Ingredients

• half a bunch Spinach (, chopped)
• 1 onion (- medium, chopped)
• 2 tomatoes (- medium, chopped)
• 1 green Chili (- chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (- finely minced)
• 1 tbsp peanut butter ((add more if you like))
• to taste Salt Pepper (&)
• 1 tbsp Parsley Cilantro (& - each, chopped)

Method

1. Add 2tsp oil in a saute pan; add onions and cook till they turn lightly browned around the edges.
2. Add the garlic, tomatoes, herbs, green chili, salt and pepper. Cook for 5~6 minutes or until tomatoes turn mushy.
3. Next add the chopped spinach, cover and cook till spinach is cooked through, about 4~5 minutes.
4. Finally add peanut butter and cook till heated through, about 2~3 minutes. Serve with steamed rice.

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