Sukuma wiki (kale) is abundant in Kenya because it is easy to grow and can be grown almost anywhere. In slums, the crop is planted in sacks. Its green leaves sprout within a week, which makes the ...

In Swahili, sukuma means “to push” and wiki “the week,” as in the day of the week. The name of this dish is a commentary on how cheap it is to prepare — cheap enough to push you through the week until ...

When preparing the land for growing sukuma wiki, make sure the ploughing is deep, allowing for faster and better root development. Remove any perennial weeds before planting. The English name for ...

We're cooking Kenyan cuisine today with Chef Samson Wagacha, whose Three Stones food truck is in Ybor City. He's sharing recipes for traditional comfort food, Kenyan-style. Click here for a ...

Sukuma wiki (collard greens) is a much-loved plant that is grown for both subsistence and commercial purposes. The vegetable has a ready market, is easy to grow and cook, thus making it a favourite ...

Swahili for “pushing the week,” sukuma wiki is an affordable green vegetable dish that rounds out virtually every meal in Kenya. While many recipes call for cooking the greens in onions, Moju prefers ...