matenba recipe

Certainly! Here's a simple recipe for Zimbabwean Matemba:

Ingredients:

- 1 cup dried kapenta fish

- 1 large onion, finely chopped

- 2 tomatoes, diced

- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

- 1 teaspoon curry powder

- Salt and pepper to taste

- Water for soaking

Instructions:

1. Begin by cleaning the dried kapenta fish. Rinse them thoroughly to remove excess salt.

2. Soak the kapenta in water for about 15-30 minutes to rehydrate them. Drain and set aside.

3. In a pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.

4. Add chopped onions and sauté until they become translucent.

5. Add diced tomatoes to the onions and cook until they soften.

6. Stir in the curry powder, salt, and pepper to the tomato and onion mixture.

7. Add the soaked kapenta to the pan and mix well with the spices and vegetables.

8. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the kapenta are cooked through and have absorbed the flavors.

9. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

10. Serve Matemba hot, and you can enjoy it with sadza or rice.

Feel free to customize the recipe based on your preferences. Enjoy your Matemba!