Mixed cuts with greens (Tsunga or Rape leaf)

Mixed cuts with greens dish on a white oval plate

Ingredients

  • 2 packs mixed meat cuts (from Mwanaka Fresh Farm Foods)
  • Juice of 1 lemon (for washing meat)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • All-purpose seasoning
  • 2–3 tablespoons Liquid Maggi (from Mwanaka Fresh Farm Foods)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1–2 tsp curry powder (from Mwanaka Fresh Farm Foods)
  • 1½ large onions, chopped
  • 1 x 400g tin Mutti Finely Chopped San Marzano Tomatoes
  • 1 bunch rape leaves (or mustard greens) (from Mwanaka Fresh Farm Foods)
  • Water (for boiling and blanching)

Method

Instructions:

1. Prep the Meat:

• Wash the mixed cuts thoroughly using lemon juice and water.

• Rinse and place them in a large pot.

• Add salt and all-purpose seasoning.

• Cover with water and boil on medium to low heat for 1 hour, until tender.

2. Brown the Meat:

• After boiling, reserve some of the meat broth (about ½ to 1 cup) to use later as a flavourful base for the sauce.

• In a separate pan, heat some oil and add the boiled meat.

• Stir in liquid Maggi, black pepper, and curry powder.

• Cook on medium heat until the meat is a golden rich colour and nicely coated in the seasoning.

3. Add Onion & Tomatoes:

• Add the chopped onions to the meat.

• Let the onions and meat cook together on low heat for about 20 minutes, until the onions become soft, translucent, and slightly golden.

• Stir in the 400g tin of Mutti Finely Chopped San Marzano Tomatoes.

• Simmer on low to medium heat for 20 more minutes, or until the stew develops a deep, rich burgundy colour.

• Add more salt or Maggi to taste if needed.

4. Prepare the Greens:

• Wash and roughly chop the rape leaves or mustard greens.

• Blanch briefly in hot water for about 15 seconds, then immediately rinse with cold water and drain thoroughly.

5. Combine & Finish:

• Add the blanched greens into the simmering stew.

• Let everything cook together for 7–10 minutes, stirring gently to preserve the greens’ bright colour and texture.

• Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

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