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Moroho recipe
Savor the rich flavors of this traditional dish.
Ingredients
- 300 g onion
- 200 g oil
- 800 ml spinach
- 1 salt
- 1 tsp water
- 2 tbsp cornmeal
How to make Moroho
- Chop 1 onion finely and set aside.
- In a medium pot, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion to the pot and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add 300 g of spinach to the pot and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes, seasoning with 1 teaspoon of salt.
- In a separate pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
- Gradually whisk in 200 g of cornmeal, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
- Reduce heat to low and cook the mixture until thickened, about 10 minutes, stirring often.
- Once thickened, remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- To serve, spoon the sautéed spinach over the cornmeal porridge.
What is Moroho?
Moroho is a traditional dish from Lesotho, cooked in a pan, and takes about 45 minutes from start to finish. It is built around onion and oil. The recipe below uses 6 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Moroho take?
At 45 minutes it is quicker than 69% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 15 dishes built on onion. The method runs to 9 steps, the longest being 10 minutes.
Any tips for making Moroho?
Cooking the spinach until wilted enhances its flavor.
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