Howa mu Dovi (Zimbabwean Mushroom & Spinach Peanut Butter Skillet) – Authentic Zimbabwe Recipe
Earthy Zimbabwean mushrooms and leafy greens folded into a rich, savory peanut butter skillet sauce.
- Country of Origin
- 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe (Southern Africa, Africa)
- Dietary Profile
- vegetarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Seared cremini and oyster mushrooms, Wilted spinach and diced tomatoes, Creamy roasted peanut butter sauce with rice or sadza, Garlic, Ginger
Ingredients for Howa mu Dovi (Zimbabwean Mushroom & Spinach Peanut Butter Skillet) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) seared cremini and oyster mushrooms, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups wilted spinach and diced tomatoes, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup creamy roasted peanut butter sauce with rice or sadza
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with garlic
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Zimbabwe seasoning (ginger, sweet onion, black pepper)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and garlic for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add seared cremini and oyster mushrooms and wilted spinach and diced tomatoes along with ginger, sweet onion, black pepper, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with creamy roasted peanut butter sauce with rice or sadza and serve straight from the skillet.