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Nigerian style spinach sauce

Spinach Sauce with Smoked Mackerel and Prawns

Abi Olayiwola
Spinach sauce inspired by Nigerian efo riro. It is easy to prepare and is a perfect accompaniment to a lot of dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Salad, Sauce
Cuisine African, Nigerian
Servings 6
Calories 187 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Red bell pepper
  • 1 Scotch bonnet
  • 2 Onions
  • 2 tablespoon Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic chopped
  • 2 fillets Smoked mackerel deboned
  • 150 grams King prawns
  • Salt to taste
  • 300 grams Baby leaf spinach
  • 1 handful Basil chopped

Instructions
 

  • Blend the bell peppers, scotch bonnet, and 1 onion in a blender.
  • Heat the oil in a pan.
  • Chop the remaining onions and cook in the oil until soft  and translucent before adding the garlic.
  • Pour in the blended mixture and allow to cook about 10 mins.
  • Add the smoked mackerel and king prawns followed by salt.
  • Allow to cook for 5 mins.
  • Add the baby leaf spinach and allow to wilt.
  • Remove from heat, pour in the chopped basil and serve.

Notes

Add more salt to the sauce, if required; only after you've added the smoked mackerel. Smoked mackerel is quite salty and the salt will leach into the pot.

Nutrition

Calories: 187kcal
Keyword efo riro, nigerian spinach sauce, spinach sauce
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