East African Sukuma Wiki
Sukuma wiki is a collard greens dish from Kenya and Tanzania. Collards are packed with nutrients like vitamins, calcium and even some protein, which all power a strong mind. Kids around the world eat collards in different ways. Enjoy this fun East African recipe! And feel free to add any meat or spices you like.
Adult help needed.
Add the olive oil and onion to a pan over medium heat. Saute the onion until clear and soft, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the garlic and tomato to the pan and saute 1-3 more minutes. Add bouillon and stir. Cover and turn the heat to low. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Uncover the pan. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir. Cook on low for 5-10 minutes, stirring often. You’ll know it’s done when the collard greens are wilted and soft!
Sukuma wiki is usually served with a corn flour dish called ugali. For an American twist, try sukuma wiki with cornbread.
You could also top your greens with cooked and diced ham or bacon to make this like American collard greens. Or top them with crushed peanuts, a common African ingredient in this kind of dish.
Ingredients
Directions
Add the olive oil and onion to a pan over medium heat. Saute the onion until clear and soft, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the garlic and tomato to the pan and saute 1-3 more minutes. Add bouillon and stir. Cover and turn the heat to low. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Uncover the pan. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir. Cook on low for 5-10 minutes, stirring often. You’ll know it’s done when the collard greens are wilted and soft!
Sukuma wiki is usually served with a corn flour dish called ugali. For an American twist, try sukuma wiki with cornbread.
You could also top your greens with cooked and diced ham or bacon to make this like American collard greens. Or top them with crushed peanuts, a common African ingredient in this kind of dish.
