Recipe: Sukuma Wiki

One of the most common dishes in Kenya, and especially on a World of Difference expedition, is Sukuma Wiki. This leafy green vegetable dish translates to "to push the weak" indicating a Popeye-like effect. I absolutely love it and love that my town has an East African corridor in which I can find this dish and many others. Make Sukuma Wiki for yourself with this easy recipe:

• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 Onion, diced
• 1 Tomato, diced
• Garlic, as much as you like
• Salt (to taste)
• A bunch of chopped greens (kale is most common, but you can use collard greens or spinach, or all three!), chopped
• 1/2 cup water

Heat oil in a pot and add the onion and garlic. Stir well and saute for a bit. Add the tomato and saute for another bit. Add greens and saute for another bit. Add water and salt. Let the mixture simmer until the greens have reached a desired tenderness.

In Kenya, this dish is most commonly served with ugali or chipati; check back in the coming weeks for recipes to these, and other, dishes.