Muboora
Description
Authentic recipe for muboora (pumpkin leaves in peanut butter sauce), a beloved Zimbabwean side dish usually served with sadza.
Fresh pumpkin leaves (muboora)
Instructions
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Prep the leaves: Snap the stem of each leaf and pull downward to strip away the prickly, fibrous outer strings. Wash thoroughly in cold water to remove any dirt.
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Shred: Stack the cleaned leaves together and slice them into thin strips.
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Boil: Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a pot. Add the baking soda (this breaks down the toughness and keeps them bright green).
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Cook greens: Add the shredded leaves to the pot. Cover and boil for about 3 to 5 minutes until soft.
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Add base: Stir in the chopped tomatoes, oil, and salt. Cover and simmer for 3 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
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Add peanut butter: Reduce heat to low. Stir in the peanut butter. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of warm water.
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Simmer: Let the mixture simmer on low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally so it does not burn, until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
