How to make Cassava Leaf | The national dish of Sierra Leone

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.

Heat a large pot with a little bit of cooking oil.

Add chicken and half of the water, simmer for about 10 minutes.

Add shredded cassava and peanut butter, mix well.

Add more water and simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add onions, okra, and palm oil.

Add bouillon and the rest of the water, simmer for 30 minutes on low to medium heat, stirring occasionally.

After 30 minutes, add shrimp and season with salt and pepper, simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

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