Let's cook Cameroon's Cassava leaf soup

cassava leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach offers similar texture and nutrients.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil reduces saturated fat content.

meat

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu provides protein while being plant-based.

crayfish

🥗Healthier: dried shrimp

💰Cheaper: fish sauce

Dried shrimp adds umami without high cost.

Wash cassava leaves thoroughly and chop finely.

Heat palm oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Incorporate the meat and fish; cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in the chopped cassava leaves and mix well with the meat.

Add water to cover the mixture; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30-40 minutes until leaves are tender.

Season with salt, pepper, and seasoning cubes to taste.

Add crayfish and stir; cook for an additional 5 minutes.

If using, add bitter leaf and cook for another 5 minutes.

Serve hot with rice or fufu.

Cooking Techniques

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