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Fumbwa with Dried Fish

Fumbwa with dried fish.

Prep35 min
Cook1 h
Total1 h 35 min
Serves6
DifficultyMedium
Per serving484 kcal
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DR CongoMain courseHalal-friendlyGluten-freeDairy-free

Ingredients

For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Fumbwa (wild spinach / gnetum leaves), finely shredded500 g
  • Peanut paste200 g
  • Red palm oil80 ml
  • Water800 ml
  • Onions2
  • Garlic cloves3
  • Salt1 1/2 tsp
  • Dried fish, soaked300 g

Method

  1. LeavesSoak shredded fumbwa leaves and rinse.
  2. CookCook with onion, tomato and palm oil 30 minutes.
  3. PeanutStir in peanut paste; simmer 30 minutes.
  4. MainAdd the dried fish for 20 minutes.
  5. ServeServe with fufu, chikwangue or rice.

Nutrition per serving

Calories484 kcal
Protein42.8 g
Carbohydrates13.8 g
Fat30.0 g
Fibre5.6 g
Sugar3.8 g
Sodium4168 mg
Saturated fat4.1 g
Serving sizeabout 320 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Peanuts, Fish. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Fumbwa with Dried Fish take to make?

About 1 h 35 min in total: 35 min of preparation and 1 h of cooking.

How many calories are in Fumbwa with Dried Fish?

About 484 kcal per serving, with 43 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 320 g each.

Which allergens does Fumbwa with Dried Fish contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Peanuts, Fish. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Fumbwa with Dried Fish from?

Fumbwa with Dried Fish is a main course from DR Congo. Fumbwa with dried fish.

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