Recipe Credit: Originally dowloaded from Kitchn by Faith Durand
Photo Credit: Garner Grows Member, Tammy Kennedy
“Sukuma wiki” is a Swahili phrase meaning, depending on how you translate it, “week-pusher,” “push the week,” or “stretch the week.” A great way to use kale or collards in flavorful stew served as a side or on rice. A little cooked meat can be added as well if you’d like
MAKES 4 servings
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound kale
- 2 medium tomatoes, about 1/2 pound
- 1 large white onion, about 1 pound
- 1 tablespoon peanut or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lemon, juiced, about 3 tablespoons
- [Optional] Sliced bratwurst, cooked
INSTRUCTIONS
- Chop the kale into rough 1-inch pieces, including the ribs. Roughly chop the tomatoes. (If desired, reserve about 1/4 cup fresh tomato pieces for garnish.) Peel and dice the onion.
- Heat the oil in a large, deep pot, or a large wok. When it is hot, add the onion and cook for about 8 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. When the onion is getting soft, stir in the cumin, coriander, and turmeric. Stir in the tomatoes and cook for about 2 minutes.
- Add the greens one handful at a time, stirring constantly to coat them with the onions, oil, and spices. When they have all been added, sprinkle the salt and a generous amount of fresh pepper over them and stir.
- Pour in 1 cup water. Cover the pot and turn the heat down to medium. Cook for 10 to 20 minutes, or until the greens are tender to your taste. (I like mine fairly toothsome, so I only cook them for about 10 minutes.)
- [Optional] Add in cooked bratwurst slices
- Remove the lid, turn off the heat, and toss the greens with the lemon juice. Serve hot, garnished with extra tomato, if desired.
