Cibwabwa (Pumpkin Leaves in a Peanut Sauce)
Ifisashi.... Pumpkin leaves are very nutritious. They contain iron, vitamin A and C as well as proteins. They are widely eaten here in Zambia. In fact, you can find them growing almost anywhere. If cooked right, it's a delicious creamy dish which mostly goes with our staple food nshima or any starch you fancy. This tasty and filling dish was cooked on a mbaula (brazier) but can also be cooked on your stove. There are variations on the method of cooking this dish, this is just one of them. And if you have not cooked or even tasted it, please have a go at it. It is yummy! Look out for my next post soon. Happy cooking.. INGREDIENTS 180g (3 cups) pounded groundnuts 1.25g (1/4 teaspoon) bishikisa /bicarbonate of soda (optional) 11.36 g (2 teaspoons) salt 1 1/2 cups water 3 medium sized tomatoes 1 large onion a bundle of fresh chibwabwa /pumpkin leaves INSTRUCTIONS Pumpkin leaves are covered in fibers which need to be removed. Holding the leaf upside down, pull g...