1
Cook base
Cook onion and tomatoes in oil until soft.
base
08:00
Zimbabwe | Side
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
Recipe overview
What to know before you cook
Muriwo unedovi is the Zimbabwean greens dish that makes peanut butter feel essential. Leafy greens, tomato, onion, and dovi become a creamy relish for sadza.
What the dish tastes like
Zimbabwean leafy greens cooked with tomato, onion, and peanut butter into a creamy relish.
When to cook it
Best for Best for sadza plates, quick lunches, and vegetable sides., with a easy cooking level and about 35 minutes total.
What to serve alongside it
Sadza, rice, grilled meat, beans, or mazondo.
Regional lane
Zimbabwe national table. A verified 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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Build the table around Muriwo Unedovi
Sadza, rice, grilled meat, beans, or mazondo.
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Zimbabwe national table
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How to cook it
Step-by-step method
Keep the rhythm calm, watch the texture, and adjust seasoning at the end.
4 steps
35 min total
easy
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.