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Kansiye

Cultural Context

Kansiye is a traditional dish from Guinea, often enjoyed as a hearty meal that reflects the country's rich culinary heritage. It brings together various vegetables and meats, symbolizing communal dining and family gatherings. Today, Kansiye is celebrated not only in Guinea but also among the Guinean diaspora, who cherish its comforting flavors and cultural significance.

GuineanGNmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup cooked lentils
1 cup tomato passata
1/2 cup spring onions, chopped
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vegetable stock powder
2 cups warm water
1 teaspoon dry thyme

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than beef.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil provides a similar flavor with less saturated fat.

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: serrano peppers

Jalapeños offer heat with more availability.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier but canola is often cheaper.

1

Add a dessert spoon of peanut butter to warm water and stir.

2

Add vegetable stock powder to the jug and stir again.

3

Add masala to the jug and stir.

4

Add dry thyme, ground cloves, and a few twists of black pepper, then mix well.

5

Peel and crush garlic, using a garlic crusher.

6

Add crushed garlic to the jug and mix again.

7

Grease a casserole dish with vegetable oil by brushing it over the dish.

8

Pour cooked lentils into the casserole dish.

9

Wash lentils by tipping them into a sieve and rinsing under cold water.

10

Trim the ends of spring onions and cut them into small pieces, then add them to the lentils.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknifewooden spoon

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

veganplant-baseddairy-freegluten-freenut-free

Also Known As

KansiyeKansie

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