Wilted Spinach with Ginger, Garlic and Almonds

THIS IS A HUMBLE YET SURPRISING DISH THAT CAN BE MADE IN MINUTES. CHOOSE GOOD-QUALITY FRESH SPINACH OR EVEN CONSIDER USING SHREDDED KALE. THE LAVISH GARNISH TAKES THIS DISH TO ANOTHER LEVEL.

SERVES 2–4 AS A SIDE | PREPARATION TIME: 20 MINUTES | COOKING TIME: 3 MINUTES

FRESH

1 large red chilli, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon finely chopped onion

550g wilted or cooked fresh spinach, squeezed dry of all water and roughly chopped

2 tablespoons light (single) cream

SPICES

¼ teaspoon ground turmeric

¼ teaspoon ground cumin

PANTRY/LARDER

1 tablespoon oil

salt, to taste

GARNISH

Crispy Ginger, Onion and Garlic

1 tablespoon lightly toasted flaked almonds

1 teaspoon ghee

1. Heat the oil in a frying pan over a low–medium heat, then add the onion and fry for 2 minutes until golden brown.

2. Reduce the heat, add the turmeric and fry for about 30 seconds. Stir in the red chilli, cumin and salt to taste, then sir in the spinach and cream and gently heat over a low heat for 30 seconds.

3. Garnish with the Crispy Ginger, Onion and Garlic, toasted flaked almonds and a drizzle of ghee.