Stew
Fumbwa (Congo Wild Spinach)

Fumbwa (Congo Wild Spinach)

Republic of the Congo

90Minutes
MediumLevel
5Serves
9Steps
About

A cherished Brazzaville stew of wild fumbwa (eru) leaves simmered with smoked fish, tomato and palm oil, often thickened with a little groundnut.

Equipment
  • Large pot
  • Bowl
  • Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Dried fumbwa (eru / okazi) leaves2 cups
Smoked or salted fish1½ cups
Onions2
Tomatoes3
Garlic3 cloves
Red palm oil⅓ cup
Peanut butter3 tbsp
Scotch bonnet1
Stock cubes2
Water3 cups
Saltto taste

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