Sukuma Wiki is a Kenyan dish that’s made with kale and diced tomatoes.
It translates to “stretch the week” in Swahili, because it was traditionally eaten toward the end of the week when food supplies were running low.
You can also use collard greens or spinach if you don't have kale.
Sukuma Wiki can be enjoyed as a side dish and is often served with Kenyan staples like ugali (cornmeal), nyama choma (grilled meat) or mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Kale
– 1 bunch, fresh
Chili_Pepper–
1 jalapeño or habanero, optional
Garlic
– 2 cloves
Red_Onions
– ½
Tomato
– 1, medium
Oil
– 2 Tablespoons, Olive oil, canola oil, or other neutral-tasting vegetable oil
Salt
- 1 teaspoon (kosher salt) or ½ teaspoons table/iodized salt
Bell_Pepper
– ½ green, ½ yellow
Water
– ½ cup of water, to cook the Sukuma Wiki.
Instructions
Step 1
Start by washing all the produce under running water to make sure they are clean before cutting, mincing or dicing them.
Step 2
Fold the leaves of the kale together and hold them with your non-cutting hand. Use a large chef’s knife to cut off the tough stem. Cut the kale into your desirable slices, using a circular motion with the knife. You can use thick or thinly sliced kale ribbons.
Step 3
Dice the tomatoes, chili pepper, bell pepper and onions, smash and peel the garlic cloves before mincing or crushing them into smaller pieces and have all your ingredients ready before you start.
Step 4
Heat 2 Tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until they’re both softened.
Step 5
Add the tomatoes to the pan and let them soften. Then, add the kale to the pan, and cook for about five minutes, or until the kale is wilted and bright green.
Step 6
Add the rest of the ingredients to the pan and stir for a little bit, then cover it with a lid. Reduce the heat to low, and cook for about five minutes or until the dish is heated through.
Step 7
Add the rest of the ingredients to the pan and stir for a little bit, then cover it with a lid. Reduce the heat to low, and cook for about five minutes or until the dish is heated through.
Step 8
Don’t overcook the Sukuma Wiki – it should be slightly crisp when finished cooking.
Step 9
Before serving, remove any excess water from the pan. Enjoy!
Notes
For more about this recipe, please visit https://keeshaskitchen.com/kenyan-sukuma-wiki/