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Ndiwo (Collard Green Leaves with Peanut Powder)

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Recipe

Ingredients

  • 7 cups or 1 pound chopped collard greens
  • 1 large-sized chopped tomato
  • 1 1/2 cups raw peanut powder
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Pour 1 cup of water into medium-sized cooking pot. Add 1/2 teaspoon of pure baking soda and stir until thoroughly dissolved. Place pot on burner on medium heat.
  2. Add 7 cups of chopped collard greens and 1 chopped tomato. Cook on medium to high heat for 5 to 8 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups raw peanut powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 cup of water.
  3. Stir thoroughly and lower the heat to below medium. Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes stirring every 2 to 3 minutes to prevent bottom from burning.
  4. Serve hot with nsima