🇹🇿 Tanzanian Cuisine

Mchicha

Tanzanian Amaranth Greens

Prep Time 25 min
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Calories 143 kcal

Fresh amaranth leaves cooked with onions, tomatoes, and coconut milk into a creamy, nutritious side dish that pairs with ugali or rice.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash amaranth greens thoroughly, remove tough stems, and chop leaves roughly.
  2. 2 Heat oil, sauté onion and garlic until softened and translucent.
  3. 3 Add tomatoes and cook for three minutes until they begin to break down.
  4. 4 Add greens in batches, stirring until wilted, then pour in coconut milk.
  5. 5 Simmer for ten minutes on low heat until greens are tender and sauce is creamy.
  6. 6 Season with salt and serve hot alongside ugali or rice.

Did You Know?

Mchicha is one of the most nutrient-dense dishes in Tanzanian cuisine, packed with iron, calcium, and vitamins A and C.