Matata (Clam and Peanut Stew)

Ingredients

• •1 cup onions, chopped finely
• •2 ounces olive oil
• •4 cups canned clams, chopped
• •1 cup peanuts
• •2 tomatoes
• •1 tablespoon salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• •1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• •1 1/2 pounds pumpkin leaves, fresh spinach leaves can be substituted, chopped finely
• •2 cups white rice
• •5 cups boiling water

Directions

1. 1In a 4-quart saucepan, sauté onions in olive oil until soft but not brown.
2. 2Add clams, peanuts, tomatoes, salt, black pepper and crushed red pepper and simmer gently for 30 minutes.
3. 3Add fresh spinach and cover tightly. As soon as the leaves have wilted, Matata is ready to serve.
4. 4Correct the seasoning if needed.
5. 5Cook the white rice in boiling salted water until tender.
6. 6Serve the Matata over rice.