Mchicha (east African Spinach

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 lbs fresh spinach, washed and trimmed
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chili pepper
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts, ground

Recipe

• 1 place spinach and salt in a heavy 4-5 quart casserole.
• 2 cover tightly and cook over medium heat until spinach is tender, about 10 minutes.
• 3 drain spinach, squeezing it completely dry a handful at a time.
• 4 chop coarsely and set aside.
• 5 melt butter in a large, heavy skillet over moderate heat.
• 6 add onions and chilies and cook, stirring frequently, until soft but not brown, about 5 minutes.
• 7 stir in coconut milk and peanuts and bring to a simmer over moderate heat.
• 8 reduce heat to its lowest point.
• 9 cook uncovered, stirring frequently, 2-3 minutes.
• 10 add spinach and cook until heated through, 4-5 minutes more.