Sukuma Recipe

Time25m

Serves4

Sautéed greens with spices.

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Ingredients

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1
Wash and Chop the Greens
Rinse the sukuma wiki (collard greens or kale) thoroughly under running water. Remove any tough stems and chop the greens into bite-sized pieces.
2
Prepare the Aromatics
Finely chop the onion, garlic, and ginger. Set aside.

3
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
4
Sauté Aromatics
Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for about 3-4 minutes, or until it becomes translucent. Then add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
5
Add the Greens
Stir in the chopped sukuma wiki (collard greens or kale) into the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the greens are wilted and tender.
6
Season
Add the red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper to taste, stirring well to combine all the ingredients. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

7
Serve Hot
Remove from heat and transfer the sautéed sukuma to a serving dish. Enjoy warm as a side dish or as part of a main meal.