Folon (malian Spinach And Peanut Sauce)
Folon is a traditional Malian dish that features a rich and flavorful spinach and peanut sauce. This dish is a staple in Malian cuisine and is often served with rice or millet couscous.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
- Add the chopped spinach to the pot and cook until wilted.
- Stir in the peanut butter, vegetable broth, ground ginger, and cayenne pepper.
- Simmer the sauce for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Serve the Folon sauce over rice or millet couscous.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 25 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Protein
- 10g
- Fat
- 18g
Supplies
Large pot Wooden spoon Knife Cutting board
Tools
Saucepan
Serving suggestions
Serve Folon with a side of fresh salad or steamed vegetables.
Tips & tricks
For a creamier sauce, you can add a splash of coconut milk during the simmering process.
Cost
$5