🇳🇦 Namibian Cuisine

Omboga

Wild Spinach Relish

Prep Time 20 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Easy

Calories 91 kcal

A simple, nourishing relish of wild spinach greens cooked with tomatoes and onion, a staple accompaniment that brings vitamins and flavour to every Owambo meal.

Ingredients

500g wild spinach or Swiss chard, washed and chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 onion, diced
1 tbsp vegetable oil
Salt to taste

Instructions

1 Heat oil in a pot, sauté onion until translucent.
2 Add tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes.
3 Add chopped greens, cover and cook for 10 minutes until wilted and tender.
4 Season with salt and serve as a side dish.

Did You Know?

Owambo women traditionally forage wild greens from the bush, and knowing which plants are edible is a skill passed through generations.