Ndolé

Ingredients10

• bitterleaf (or spinach)300 g
• ground peanuts200 g
• palm oil3 tbsp
• onion, chopped1 large
• garlic, minced3 cloves
• smoked fish, flaked150 g
• shrimp, peeled and deveined100 g
• hot pepper, sliced1
• water500 ml
• saltto taste

Method

1. Wash and finely chop the bitterleaf, then blanch in boiling water for 2 minutes and drain.
2. Heat palm oil in a pot, sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
3. Add the ground peanuts and stir for 2 minutes to release their flavor.
4. Stir in the smoked fish, shrimp, and hot pepper, cooking for 3 minutes.
5. Add the blanched bitterleaf, pour in water, season with salt, and simmer gently for 20‑30 minutes until the stew thickens.
6. Serve hot with boiled plantains, rice, or fufu.