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Friday, February 25, 2011

Kenyan "Sukuma Wiki" With Collard Greens

Isn't the name catchy? The Swahili phrase "Sukuma Wiki" translates to "push the week" -- what's really being pushed is the family food budget. What a cool name for a terrific dish!

After getting bored of eating Collards in the same way, which is the "sauteed way", I decided it was time for me to try something new. Upon googling I came across this dish here, a couple of years ago...According to the Congo Cookbook, any leftover meat/ground meat/fish/finely cut veggies can be introduced to add body. I like it best with ground meat in it and usually have it with Paratha or any flatbread. Ahh, what a tasty,filling and a versatile side-dish, not to mention healthy!!

Ingredients:
  • 7 Cups Finely-cut  and firmly-packed Collard Greens
  • 1-1/2 Cups Ground Meat of Choice (Chicken/Turkey/Pork/Beef, I used "Lean Ground Turkey")
  • 3 Roma Tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 1 Large Yellow Onion, finely chopped
  • 3-4 Cloves Garlic, finely chopped
  • 2-3 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1-1/2 Tbsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 Tsp Cracked Black Pepper or more
  • 1/2 Tsp Turmeric Powder
  • Salt for Taste
Procedure:
  • Clean the Collards in several changes of water. Drain on paper towels and cut it into thin strips. Set aside 7 firmly packed cups of cut collards and save the rest.
  • In a pan, heat 3 Tbsp Olive oil and add the chopped onions plus the garlic.Fry till the onions are browned.
  • Add the ground meat to the pan. Mash, stir and turn until the meat gets broken-up. Keep going until the pink meat turns to brown. (Takes about 4-5 minutes for the meat to brown).
  • Add the chopped tomatoes, coriander powder, turmeric powder and cracked black pepper.
  • Sprinkle salt along with 2-3 tbsp of water, stir to incorporate and lid the pan.Cook for 7-8 minutes on medium flame.
  • Add the Collards and cook for 5 more minutes. Add more salt and pepper if needed and switch off the stove.
  • Serve warm with any flat-bread of choice or white/brown rice.
Makes 4-5 medium servings.

Enjoy!

22 comments:

  1. This stir fry sounds absolutely marvellous, never tried making this sort combo..meat with collard greens,can imagine how tasty this combo will be..

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  2. all the greens makes it healthy and meat for the protein!...the dish looks awesome, I will surely take it with rotis...
    Smitha
    http://smithasspicyflavors.blogspot.com/

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  3. delicious combination looks wonderful and yummy

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  4. This dish also very nice, just like the name. Awesome!

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  5. Sakuma Wiki looks so yummy as well as healthy. Wonderful recipe from Africa.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  6. lassie..u certainly are a pro at coming up with and cooking stuff i have not even heard of :)
    i think this tops the list..looks so very healthy.
    btw kokum is like a dry tamarind..almost the same properties..

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  7. This is a very popular dish in Kenya!! Not eaten the meat version as I am a vegetarian. The veggie version is healthy too!

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  8. Interesting recipe! Loved the combo of meat and greens..

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  9. First time here, happy to see so many wonderful dishes. Happy following you
    http://entepachakalokam.com

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  10. This is truly a well-balanced meal with protein, greens more vegetables and wonderful spices. I'm looking forward to making this.

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  11. Glad to see you back with awesome posts again..:D
    innovative n healthy combo..love your perfect step by step recipe..
    Tasty appetite

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  12. Collard greens curry looks delicious. glad you are back.

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  13. Definitely a catchy name :-)Quite healthy meal with parathas..

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  14. Love the collard greens and anything in this love it..looks too good and tempting.

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  15. What a fun name for a fun dish! Looks delicious.

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  16. I've heard a lot about this dish from kenyan friends, but even thought I lived in Africa most of my life, never tried it even once. Always saw the veg version of this, interesting that it has meat as well, that should be a good combo :-)

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