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Njamah Njamah

Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Rest Time: 20 mins Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
Description

Njamah Njamah, also known as African nightshade or huckleberry, is a popular vegetable dish in Cameroon, especially in the North West Region. It's a nutritious and flavorful stew made with fresh greens, tomatoes, onions, and spices. It's typically served with fufu corn or boiled plantains.

Ingredients
  • 4 bunches ⦁ fresh Njamah Njamah leaves (or substitute with Swiss chard, kale, or spinach)
  • 2 cups ⦁ diced tomatoes (about 4-5 Roma tomatoes)
  • 1 small ⦁ onion, finely chopped
  • 2 scotch ⦁ bonnet or habanero peppers, finely chopped (adjust according to your spice preference)
  • 3 tablespoons ⦁ vegetable oil (or palm oil)
  • 3 tablespoons ⦁ tomato paste
  • 2 bouillon ⦁ 2-3 cubes (such as Maggi)
  • ⦁ Salt to taste
  • ⦁ Optional: smoked fish or dried shrimp, crayfish, or egusi seeds for added flavor
Instructions
    Prepare the Greens:
  1. ⦁ Thoroughly rinse the Njamah Njamah leaves in cold water about 2-3 times. Remove large, tough veins and slice the leaves. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add the greens and cook for 7-10 minutes until just tender. Transfer into an ice bath to cool. Once cool, strain with a colander and squeeze out as much water as you can. This yields about 3 cups of cooked greens. Set asid.
    2. Cook the Vegetables:
  2. ⦁ In a large skillet or fry pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook until translucent. Add the diced tomatoes and cook until they break down into a chunky sauce, about 10 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
    3. Add the Greens and Seasoning:
  3. ⦁ Add the cooked greens to the skillet along with the chopped peppers. Stir to combine and cook for another 5 minutes. Season with bouillon cubes and salt to taste. If using smoked fish, crayfish, or egusi seeds, add them at this point.
    4. Simmer:
  4. ⦁ Let the stew simmer gently over low heat for about 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
  5. Serve:
  6. ⦁ Serve the Njamah Njamah hot with pounded yam, fufu corn, or boiled plantains. Enjoy!
Read it online: https://duabaafrofoods.co.uk/recipe/njamah-njamah/
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