@kokogracetv Cooking Cassava Leaf (Kizaka, Pondu, Matamba, Sombe) #angola #cooking

cassava leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach provides similar nutrients and is easier to find.

groundnut paste

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Peanut butter is more accessible and offers a similar flavor.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier while canola is often less expensive.

Introduce the dish and its origins.

State the cost of cassava leaves (500 grams for £4.50).

Boil fish with onions and vegetable oil to infuse flavor.

Prepare other ingredients: aubergine, courgette, celery, and onions.

Blend some ingredients for a smoother texture.

Cook the cassava leaves in a pot for 30 minutes without stirring.

Add ground peanuts to the dish.

Add black pepper and palm oil to the mixture.

Mix in the aubergine and additional onions after 20 minutes of boiling.

Add celery and garlic towards the end of cooking.

Fry the fish separately and add to the dish without mixing.

Finish with green onions and let simmer.

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