Ghanaian Spinach Tomato Stew (Printable Format)
Bold Ghanaian spinach with spicy tomato sauce, perfect alongside rice and plantains for a hearty meal.
# Needed Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 tbsp vegetable oil
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tbsp fresh ginger root, grated
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1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
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2 Scotch bonnets or habanero chillies, finely chopped
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2 tbsp tomato paste
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2 tsp smoked paprika
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400 g canned plum tomatoes
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400 g fresh spinach, roughly chopped
# Preparation Steps:
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Heat the oil in a pan and add minced garlic, grated ginger, thinly sliced onions, and finely chopped chillies. For less spiciness, remove the seeds and ribs of the chillies; for extra spiciness double up the chillies. Sizzle the ingredients for 2-3 minutes, then stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 more minute.
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Add the smoked paprika and chopped plum tomatoes along with their canning juices. Season with salt to taste, cover the pan, and cook the spicy tomato sauce for 10-15 minutes or until slightly reduced and thicker.
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Add the roughly chopped fresh spinach to the spicy tomato sauce and stir until wilted.
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Serve warm alongside steamed long-grain rice or Jollof rice with black-eyed peas, plus baked plantains or air-fried plantain chips. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander and ground pumpkin seeds if desired.
# Supplementary Details:
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Adjust chili quantity based on your spice preference by adding or removing seeds and membranes