Name: Efo Riro – Nigerian Spinach Stew
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 8 cups spinach, chopped; 12 oz cooked meat, goat meat used, but any meat can be used; 2 cups mushrooms; 1/2 cup palm oil; 2 Roma tomatoes; 1 red bell pepper; 1 habanero pepper; 1 onion; 1/4 cup water or stock; 2 tsp bouillon powder; 2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp black pepper; 2 tsp ground crayfish; 1 tsp pepper flakes, optional; 1 tsp salt, or to taste

Description

Efo Riro (Nigerian Spinach Stew) is a mouthwatering, savory African stew made with spinach, peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, and tender goat meat. Packed with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients, this versatile Nigerian stew is a delicious and comforting main course.

Ingredients

8 cups spinach, chopped
12 oz cooked meat, goat meat used, but any meat can be used
2 cups mushrooms
1/2 cup palm oil
2 Roma tomatoes
1 red bell pepper
1 habanero pepper
1 onion
1/4 cup water or stock
2 tsp bouillon powder
2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp black pepper
2 tsp ground crayfish
1 tsp pepper flakes, optional
1 tsp salt, or to taste

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Instructions

Preparation: Blend the tomatoes, red bell pepper, habanero pepper, and half of the onion together using a food processor.
Chop the other half of the onion and set aside.
If using fresh spinach, chop it, wash it, squeeze out excess water, and leave it in a colander. If using frozen spinach, microwave it for a few minutes.
Wash and drain the mushrooms.
Cook the stew: Heat the palm oil in a pot over medium heat and add the chopped onions. Stir and cook for about 2 minutes.
Add the blended tomato and pepper mixture and stir for about 1 minute.
Add the bouillon powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, ground crayfish, pepper flakes, and salt. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
If using fresh spinach, add the water or stock and bring the mixture to a boil.
Add the cooked goat meat, mushrooms, and any other meat you desire. Let it boil for another 5 minutes.
Add the spinach and stir intermittently for about 5 minutes.
Taste and add more salt or spices if desired.
Garnish with additional red pepper flakes if desired and serve.

Notes

This recipe serves 8 and contains about 5 net carbs per serving.
Only add the stock or water if using fresh spinach.
Leave the spinach on low heat for about 5 additional minutes if you prefer it softer and less chewy.
For a less spicy stew, use only 1 tsp or 1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper.
Mushrooms can be used to make this stew more versatile, including as part of a vegan version when the meat is omitted.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stove Top
Cuisine: African, Nigerian