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Muriwo Unedovi

Zimbabwean leafy greens cooked with tomato, onion, and peanut butter into a creamy relish.

Country
Zimbabwe
Region
Southern Africa
Time
35 min
Serves
4
Level
easy
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4 steps 15 min prep 20 min cook (check method) 35 min total easy
1
Cook base
Cook onion and tomatoes in oil until soft.
base 08:00
2
Wilt greens
Add greens and cook until just tender.
greens 06:00
3
Add peanut
Whisk peanut butter with warm water and stir into the greens.
peanut 04:00
4
Finish
Simmer until creamy and season with salt.
finish 03:00

Rape greens, covo, kale, spinach, or pumpkin leaves can all be used, and peanut levels vary by family.

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When to cook it

Best for sadza plates, quick lunches, and vegetable sides.. Plan on a easy cook. Allow about 35 minutes total.

What to serve alongside it

Sadza, rice, grilled meat, beans, or mazondo.

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Zimbabwe national table. A structured Zimbabwe dish in the AfroKitchen archive.

Chef watch-outs
  • Overcooking the greens until the color and texture collapse.
  • Rushing the base before the raw edge has cooked out.
  • Adding all seasoning early and forgetting to adjust at the end.
How you know it is ready
  • Greens should be cooked through but still look alive and glossy.
  • The aroma should smell rounded rather than raw or sharp.
  • Oil, sauce, broth, or steam should look settled and deliberate.
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Cooked leafy greens in creamy peanut sauce with tomato and onion; AI-generated recipe illustration
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