Ifisashi

== Description ==
Zambia's version of the "Greens in Peanut Sauce" found all over Central and Southern Africa, Ifisashi, is usually a vegetarian greens and peanuts dish. However, meat can be added if any is handy. Ifisashi is usually served with Nshima, a sort of cornmeal dumpling or mush. Also served in Chad.
* Serves 4
== Ingredients ==
* 1 to 2 cups raw peanuts, shelled and skins removed
* 2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
* 1 onion, chopped
* 2 or three pounds of collard greens, pumpkin leaves, sweet potato leaves, stems removed, washed, rinsed, and chopped
* salt (to taste)
* cooked cabbage (optional)
* leftover cooked beef, chicken, or fish (optional)
== Directions ==
# Grind, chop, or pound peanuts into a fine powder.
# Bring a few cups of water to a boil in a large pot.
# Add the peanuts, tomatoes, and onion.
# Cook on high heat for several minutes, stirring often.
# Reduce heat to medium.
# Stir in greens.
# Add salt.
# Cover.
# Cook for 15 minutes to an hour, stirring occasionally.
# Add water if mixture becomes dry and starts to scorch.
# Continue cooking until greens and peanuts are reduced to a thick sauce.
# Adjust seasoning and add optional ingredients.
# Serve hot.
Category:Zambian Vegetarian
Category:Zambian Meat Dishes
Category:Chadian Vegetarian
Category:Chadian Meat Dishes
Category:Peanut Recipes
Category:Tomato Recipes
Category:Pumpkin leaf Recipes
Category:Collard greens Recipes
Category:Sweet potato greens Recipes
Category:Chicken Recipes
Category:Cabbage Recipes
Category:Beef Recipes
Category:Fish Recipes
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