q cuisine: with HOBBY CHEF CHAPMAN

Sukuma Wiki is an East African dish made with collard greens (Sukuma), onions, tomatoes and spices – I substituted the Sukuma it with spinach. It is quick and easy prepared, and although the ingredients are pretty standard, the combination is very delicious. I chose to serve it with some fried cod.

Preparation |

Marinade the pieces of cod in a few tablespoons of Kikkoman Ponzu sauce or plain soy sauce and a squeeze of lemon and set aside.

Thinly slice the onion. Pluck away the stems of the fresh young spinach leaves and wash them carefully. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and the larger ones into small pieces.

In a large frying pan, cook the onion slices over low to medium heat until they start to soften. Add the cumin and turmeric powder and stir, then add the spinach leaves and let them wilt. Finally, add the tomatoes and four tablespoons of water and let the mix simmer until the cherry tomatoes are soft – season with salt and pepper to taste.

Take the cod out of the marinade and dab the pieces dry – season with little salt and pepper. In a bit of oil gently fry the fish on medium heat on both sides until cooked. Do not over-cook the fish.

Serving |

Spoon the Sukuma Wiki onto the plate and place the cod next to it.

Drizzle some of the Sukuma Wiki juices over the cod and finally squeeze some lemon juice over all or serve with a lemon wedge.

Ingredients |

Serves 4

4 pieces – 300 g each Cod or other fish

6 Tbsp Kikkoman Ponzu sauce

1 Fresh spinach

1 Onion

4 hand-full Mixed coloured cherry tomatoes

1 tsp Cumin powder

1 tsp Turmeric powder

1 Lemon

4 Tbsp Water

Salt and pepper to season

Oil to fry