MCHICHA (EAST AFRICAN SPINACH

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Make and share this Mchicha (East African Spinach recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chocolatl

Categories     Spinach

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • Place spinach and salt in a heavy 4-5 quart casserole.
  • Cover tightly and cook over medium heat until spinach is tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Drain spinach, squeezing it completely dry a handful at a time.
  • Chop coarsely and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a large, heavy skillet over moderate heat.
  • Add onions and chilies and cook, stirring frequently, until soft but not brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in coconut milk and peanuts and bring to a simmer over moderate heat.
  • Reduce heat to its lowest point.
  • Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, 2-3 minutes.
  • Add spinach and cook until heated through, 4-5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.3, Fat 27.6, SaturatedFat 16.4, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 841.9, Carbohydrate 55.8, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 40.8, Protein 10.8

SM Fayas
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. I usually serve it with rice or ugali.


Adarash Adarash
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This was my first time trying mchicha, and I was really impressed. It was so flavorful and delicious.


Christie Baker
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I'm a big fan of spinach, and this recipe did not disappoint. The coconut milk added a really nice richness to the dish.


Frelynda Caberto
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This was a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It was quick and easy to make, and it was a hit with the whole family.


M Faheem
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I served my mchicha with a side of rice and it was the perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Badhon Khan
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I added some chopped tomatoes to my mchicha and it gave it a really nice flavor.


Will meme
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I'm allergic to coconut, so I used almond milk instead. It turned out just as delicious!


Dm Munna363
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me. I ended up using a pre-made curry paste instead of making my own.


Rozi Sial
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my mchicha turned out really watery. I think I might have added too much coconut milk.


Amjad lodhi
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The spinach was a little bland and the spices didn't really come through.


Jose Paniagua
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This was a little too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I'll probably use less chili powder next time.


Jerry Kings
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Nichole Owen
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dish. The spinach was so fresh and the spices were perfect.


Chey
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved it.


Nats Bellah2
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I've always loved mchicha, and this recipe is the best I've ever tried. It's so authentic and flavorful.


Mustafa Sharif
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I'm not usually a fan of spinach, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of spices and coconut milk made it really delicious.


Shabbir Goraya
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This was my first time making mchicha, and it was a huge hit with my family. The spinach was tender and flavorful, and the coconut milk added a creamy richness.


Richard Walton
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually serve it with rice or ugali.


zarek nicholas
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This was the perfect recipe for a healthy and flavorful vegetarian meal. The spinach was perfectly cooked, and the flavors of the spices really shone through.