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Kentumere (Fish and Spinach in Tomatoes)

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Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 cup palm oil (no substitutes
  • 1 cup onions, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup tomatoes
  • 1 cup kippered herring
  • 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet or heavy pot, then sauté onions and pepper together.
  2. Mash or grind the tomatoes and stir them in, along with the remaining ingredients.
  3. Cook at a moderate temperature for 15 minutes, or until fish is tender and flaky. If there is too much oil on the surface for your liking, skim some off with a spoon.
  4. Serve kentumere with cooked plaintain or rice.