Cassava leaf stew

Feuilles de manioc

Ingredients11

• Cassava leaves500 g
• Palm oil100 ml
• Smoked fish200 g
• Beef stew meat300 g
• Onion1 large
• Garlic cloves3
• Tomato paste2 tbsp
• Scotch bonnet pepper1
• Water500 ml
• Saltto taste
• Black pepperto taste

Method

1. Rinse the cassava leaves, remove thick stems, and chop them finely.
2. Heat palm oil in a pot and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent.
3. Add the beef cubes and brown them for about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the tomato paste and chopped pepper, cooking for 2 minutes.
5. Add the smoked fish, cassava leaves, and water; bring the mixture to a boil.
6. Reduce heat and simmer covered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Season with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
8. Serve the stew hot with rice or fufu.