Spinach Stew (Efo Riro) Using Beef
Efo Riro is a rich and flavorful African stewed spinach dish, traditionally prepared with a combination of meats, dried fish, and prawns. This one-pot stew bursts with savory flavors, and it's a nutritious and versatile dish that pairs perfectly with rice, yam, or traditional African swallows like Amala, Fufu, or Eba.
Ingredients
- 3 large red bell peppers
- 2 scotch bonnet peppers
- 1 small onion for blending
- 1/4 cup palm oil
- 2 tablespoons blended crayfish
- 2 tablespoons locust bean iru
- 1 bouillon cube
- Salt to taste
- 1.5 lbs spinach blanched
- 1/2 cup stockfish about 2 handfuls, shredded
- 1 handful dried prawns
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 lb beef a mixture of beef, tripe, and cow skin
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients:In a blender, combine the red bell peppers, scotch bonnet peppers, and 1 small onion. Blend until smooth.3 large red bell peppers, 2 scotch bonnet peppers, 1 small onion
- Prepare the Palm Oil:Heat the palm oil in a large pot over medium heat until hot but not bleached. Add the diced onion and stir-fry until it turns golden brown.1/4 cup palm oil, 1 medium onion
- Cook the Pepper Sauce:Pour the blended pepper mixture into the pot and fry, stirring frequently, for about 15 minutes or until the sauce thickens and the oil starts to separate from the sauce.
- Add Seasoning and Meat:Stir in the blended crayfish, locust beans, bouillon cube, and salt. Mix until well combined.Add the cooked meat, stockfish, and dried prawns. If needed, thin the sauce by adding a little water or stock. Cover the pot and let it simmer for another 5-7 minutes.2 tablespoons blended crayfish, 2 tablespoons locust bean, 1 bouillon cube, Salt to taste, 1/2 cup stockfish, 1 handful dried prawns, 1 lb beef
- Add Spinach:Finally, add the blanched spinach and stir to combine. Cook uncovered for another 2-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust the seasoning to your taste.1.5 lbs spinach
- Serve:Serve the Efo Riro with your choice of rice, yam, or traditional African swallows like Amala, Fufu, or Eba.
Notes
- Meat and Seafood Variations: Feel free to substitute the beef and tripe with other proteins such as chicken or goat meat, and adjust the amount of dried prawns or stockfish as per your preference.
- Serving Suggestions: Efo Riro pairs well with rice, yam, and various swallows like Amala, Fufu, or Eba.
- Storage: Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage. Reheat before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 378kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 22gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 454mgPotassium: 1071mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 12760IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 166mgIron: 6mg
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