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Efo Riro - Nigerian Spinach stew

Efo Riro (Nigerian Spinach Stew) Recipe

Preheat palm oil, sauté onions until golden. Add peppers, stir until thickened. Season with bouillon, salt, locust bean, and crayfish. Add meat, prawns, stockfish, water, cover, and bring to a boil. Add spinach, cook uncovered 2-5 minutes. Adjust spices. Serve with amala, fufu, rice, yam... Enjoy!
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Course: Breakfast, Dinner, lunch, Main dishes
Cuisine: African
Keyword: Efo riro recipe, Nigerian Spinach Stew
CookingStyle: Braising
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time: 39 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 645kcal
Author: Kelly Atkinson
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Equipment

Dutch oven If you want your stew to be more tender, you can use a Dutch Oven and cook it over medium or low heat.

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Pre-heat palm oil
  • Add the onion and sauté until golden brown.
  • Add the peppers and stir-fry until the sauce thickens.
  • Add bouillon and salt to taste, along with the locust bean and crayfish. Stir thoroughly to mix everything completely.
  • Add the meat, the prawns, and the stockfish, and some water or broth to thin the sauce. Then cover again and bring it to a boil.
  • Finally, add the spinach and stir well. Then cook uncovered for about 2 to 5 minutes. Adjust the spices if necessary.
  • Serve with your favorite swallow like amala, fufu or rice, yam ... enjoy your meal!

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Notes

Notes:
  • Only add the stock/water if using fresh spinach.
  • You can leave the spinach in for about 5 mins more on low heat if you want it softer and less chewy.
  • If you want the spinach stew to be less spicy, use only 1 tsp or 1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper.
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Nutrition

Calories: 645kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 509mg | Potassium: 1900mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 24137IU | Vitamin C: 193mg | Calcium: 272mg | Iron: 9mg
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