Fakoye (Jute Leaf and Peanut Sauce)

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh or frozen jute leaves (or spinach), chopped
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 lb smoked or dried fish, flaked
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 scotch bonnet pepper, minced
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 cups water or stock
• Cooked rice, for serving

Instructions

1. 1Heat oil in a pot and sauté onion and tomato until softened.
2. 2Add water and bring to a simmer, then whisk in the peanut butter until smooth.
3. 3Stir in the chopped jute leaves and scotch bonnet, and simmer 15-20 minutes until leaves are tender and the sauce thickens.
4. 4Add the flaked fish and simmer 10 more minutes.
5. 5Season with salt to taste.
6. 6Serve hot over rice.

Comments

Loading comments…