creamy spinach recipe south africa
This South African creamy spinach recipe is a delicious steakhouse-style side dish that fits perfectly as a creamy side dish to your main meal.
Ingredients
ingredients needed for steaming
- 500 grams Fresh spinach
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
creamy sauce
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 white onion finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons crushed garlic
- 2 teaspoons mixed herb
- 1 cup fresh cream
Instructions
steaming spinach
- Chop the washed spinach into smaller pieces then place it into a medium pot on medium-high heat with a cup of water and salt.
- Steam for about 7 minutes or until the spinach has reduced in size.
- Remove the spinach and chop it further into smaller bite-size pieces. Set aside.
creating the white sauce
- In a medium pan on medium-high heat, place the butter and garlic into the pan and allow the butter to heat up along with the garlic.
- Place the chopped onion into the heated butter and fry for 5 minutes or until the onions have slightly browned.
- Add the mixed herb spice to your onions as well as the flour. Stir well.
- Place a cup of fresh cream into your pan and stir continuously until the sauce thickens.
- Once the sauce thickens, add your chopped spinach into the sauce and stir well.
- If necessary, add more salt and pepper for taste and enjoy!
