DINNER IN 25 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
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Step 1
Fry the onion in the oil over medium heat for five minutes until soft.
DINNER IN 25 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
VEGETARIAN · DINNER
Morogo with Tomato and Onion
Morogo (African spinach) cooked with onion and tomato, a simple side dish for pap. Use spinach or Swiss chard if you cannot find morogo. Serves 4.
Total time25 min
YieldServes 4
DietVegetarian
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DifficultyEasy
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Step 2
Add the tomatoes and chilli and cook for five minutes until soft and saucy.
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Add the greens and salt, cover and cook for five minutes, stirring once or twice, until wilted and tender.
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Season with pepper and serve with pap.
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Wash the greens well in plenty of water; leafy greens can be sandy.
Add a pinch of bicarbonate of soda only if your morogo is very bitter.
A spoon of peanut butter stirred in at the end makes a rich variation.
Good to know
Morogo is the Sesotho and Setswana name for leafy greens, wild or cultivated, such as amaranth, pumpkin leaves and spinach, eaten across South Africa. It is called imifino in isiXhosa and isiZulu.
Yes. Swiss chard or baby spinach give a very similar dish.
Stiff pap, with wors, chicken or a stew.
About this recipe
Morogo is a traditional dish of leafy greens, cooked here with onion and tomato. It is quick, cheap and packed with flavour, and it is a classic partner for pap.
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