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Spinach and Simsim (Uganda)
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under 30 minutes
ingredients
1/2 cup sesame seeds
4 tablespoons water
1 package (10 ounce size) frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 tablespoon butter
directions
NOTE: Sesame seeds, called simsim in Swahili, add an unusual nutty flavor to vegetable stews. This particular recipe is from Uganda.
In a heavy stewing pan, combine sesame seeds and water. Stir in spinach. Add more water if necessary; the amount of water used depends on how wet the spinach is. This mixture should cook in smallest amount of water possible.
Bring to a boil. Simmer until seeds are cooked, 10 to 15 minutes. Add butter just before serving, with a starch.
Recipe Source: "Best of Regional African Cooking," by Harva Hachten
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nutrition data
146 calories, 12 grams fat, 7 grams carbohydrates, 5 grams protein per serving. This recipe is low in sodium. This recipe is low in carbs.
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