Kontomire Stew | TasteToronto

Ingredients

• 600 grams (4 bunches) spinach (fresh or frozen)
• 2-3 large tomatoes, diced
• 1 habanero pepper (or more to taste)
• 1/2-inch piece of ginger
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/4 large (or 1/2 medium) onion, sliced (I use Spanish onions)
• 1 tablespoon smoked shrimp powder
• 1 bouillon cube shrimp or chicken
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2-1 inch piece momoni (fermented fish) (optional)
• 1 canned mackerel in tomato sauce (optional)
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/4-1/2 cup egusi (ground melon seeds)
• 1/4-1/2 cup palm oil (*if using vegetable oil, use only 3 tablespoons-1/4 cup)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
• Boiled yam, to serve
• Boiled green or ripe plantain, to serve
• Boiled eggs, to serve
• Sliced avocado, to serve