🇿🇲 Zambian Cuisine

Impwa

African Eggplant Relish

Prep Time 25 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Easy

Calories 169 kcal

Small African eggplants cooked with groundnut powder, tomatoes, and onions into a rich, slightly bitter relish traditionally paired with nshima.

Ingredients

1 Quarter the small African eggplants lengthwise, removing stems.
2 Boil eggplants in salted water for ten minutes until softened.
3 Add tomatoes and onion, cook for five minutes until they break down.
4 Stir in groundnut powder and chili flakes, mixing until a thick sauce forms.
5 Simmer on low heat for five minutes, stirring gently to avoid breaking the eggplant too much.
6 Serve warm as a flavorful relish with nshima.

Did You Know?

African eggplants are much smaller and more bitter than the common eggplant, and Zambians prize the slight bitterness as a sign of authenticity.