Mchicha
(Spinach, Coconut and Peanuts) Recipe

Origin: Tanzania Period: Traditional

Ingredients

4 tbsp butter
700g spinach, washed and chopped
100g grated coconut
100g finely-chopped peanuts
salt and black pepper, to taste

Mchicha
(Spinach, Coconut and Peanuts) Preparation:

Method:

Melt the butter in a large saucepan and add the spinach, grated coconut and chopped peanuts. Toss lightly to combine all the ingredients and cook until the spinach has wilted and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper and serve as a vegetable accompaniment with any meat, poultry or fish dish.

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Mchicha(Spinach, Coconut and Peanuts) Recipe

Origin: Tanzania Period: Traditional

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