Gboma Déssi
- 2 lb spinach (gboma)
- 1/4 cup oil
- 2 onions
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 chicken (boiled and fried (Recipe))
- 3 to matoes
- 2 cups of chicken stock
- 1 cube
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon ginger (minced)
- 5 hot peppers
- Salt
- Bring water to a boil add a pinch of baking soda and 1 tablespoon of salt.
- Add the “gboma” and cook for 30 min or until tender.
- Drain, let it cool down and squeeze as much as water from the “gboma” as possible. Set aside
- In a saucepan in medium heat, add the oil and 1 sliced onion. Cook for 5 mins.
- Add the tomato paste, the 3 tomatoes and 1 onion puree. Mix well and add 2 cups of water (or chicken stock).
- Add the cube, 3 cloves garlic, ginger
- Add the chicken and cook for 12 mins.
- Add the hot pepper, drained spinach leaves and salt to taste. Simmer for at least 15-20 minutes.
