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Does anyone know what plant is this? Gimboa from Angola

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#1

Greetings,

I am working on a diet quality project and came across this green leafy veg that is common in Angola.

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It’s hard to know for sure from internet search, but some sources say it is sweet potato leaves. They don’t quite look like sweet potato leaves to me, but I am not a plant person :slight_smile: So I thought to ask the community here in case someone recognizes it. It is known as gimboa or jimboa in Angola. Here is also a video where someone is showing how to cook them.

Thanks so much for your help!

Cecilia

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#2

Amaranthus caudatus - Grain Amaranth is also known as Gimboa

Checking the picture in Food Plants International database - seems to be the same.

FPI’s database covers over 30K edible plants.

Amaranthus caudatus.pdf (635.4 KB)

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#3

You beat me to it Steve! That’s what I was about to do also!

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#4

This is a delicious and nutritious plant that grows very easily- it has become a weed in my garden.

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#5

Thank you all @ssnyder and all. I appreciate your help!

#6

Lucky you! Cut, thoroughly wash off any sand grains, slice into big pieces, cook it in a dry tomato - fried fish - sauce with plenty of fried onions, spice with very little ginger, garlics and scotch bonnet towards the end. Serve with steam-boiled green plantains. Voila! Bon appetit!