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Sukuma Wiki

By Alice Apron

Prep:
10 min
Cook:
20 min
Total:
30 min
Yield:
4 servings

Sukuma Wiki is a vibrant East African sauté of collard greens gently cooked with onion, garlic, and tomato until tender and flavorful. Lightly spiced and bright, it’s a nourishing side or main when served with ugali or rice. Quick to prepare, it showcases the freshness of simple, hearty greens.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 clove garlic, minced
  • 4 cup collard greens, chopped
  • 1 cup tomato, diced
  • 0.50 tsp chili flakes (optional)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.50 cup water or broth

Steps

  1. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat and saute onion and garlic until soft.
  2. Add chopped collard greens and stir to coat.
  3. Stir in tomato, chili (if using), salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour in water or broth, cover, and simmer until greens are tender, about 10 minutes.
  5. Uncover and cook off excess liquid, then adjust seasoning and serve warm.