Moyo Wa Mboga: Spicy Veggie Stew

Ingredients:

• 1 onion
• 2 fresh tomatoes
• 200 g cassava leaves or spinach
• 1 sweet potato
• 1 plantain
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons palm oil
• 200 g mushrooms (such as oyster or button mushrooms)
• 2 vegetable seasoning cubes
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 fresh chili pepper (optional)
• Salt and pepper
• 1 liter water

Instructions:

1. Vegetable Preparation:

   • Peel and cut the sweet potato and plantain into pieces.
   • Slice the onion, mushrooms, and tomatoes.
   • Wash the cassava leaves or spinach and chop them coarsely.

2. Sauce Preparation:

   • Heat the palm oil over medium heat in a large pot.
   • Add the sliced onion and sauté until translucent.
   • Add the tomatoes and simmer for about 5 minutes to slightly reduce the sauce.
   • Stir in the peanut butter, ground ginger, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Mix well and cook for another 3 minutes.

3. Adding Vegetables:

   • Add the sweet potato pieces, plantain, mushrooms, and cassava leaves or spinach to the pot with 1 liter of water.
   • Season with the cubes, salt, pepper, and chili pepper if you like spicy dishes.
   • Simmer over low heat for about 25 to 30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the sauce is well flavored.

4. Serving:

   • Serve hot with rice, fufu, or gari.