Sukuma Wiki
This Kenyan vegetarian builds kale and double cream into a proper meal you can have ready in about 55 minutes. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 7 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and large pot. At easy difficulty across 7 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
Diet: vegetarian β no meat or fish, based on every ingredient listed below.
Contains: Dairy
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How to make it
- Heat the 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the shredded kale to the onions and mix well. Turn the heat to medium-low, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
- After 5 minutes, remove the lid, add salt to taste, and stir in the cream.
- Continue cooking for another 5 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally.
- The cream will thicken slightly, making for a deliciously rich creamed kale and onions.
- Yumm!
- Serve it up with your favorite Kenyan stew, and a side of ugali!
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet Β· Large pot
Watch how it's made
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Ingredient substitutions
- Double Cream
- heavy cream Β· whipping cream
What to serve with Sukuma Wiki
- Home-made Mandazi Breakfast
- Mbuzi Choma (Roasted Goat) Goat
- Kenyan Beef Curry Beef
- Ugali β Kenyan cornmeal Breakfast
Tips & common questions
How long does Sukuma Wiki take to make?
About 55 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 7 steps and 5 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of double cream?
Try heavy cream. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Sukuma Wiki vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat, fish or shellfish, so it is suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheese for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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