Cassava Leaves -Feuilles de manioc (Sierra Leone, Central African Republic)

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats while maintaining flavor.

smoked fish

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Grilled chicken is leaner and more accessible.

seasoning cubes

🥗Healthier: herbs and spices

💰Cheaper: homemade spice mix

Herbs and spices offer natural flavor without additives.

meat

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: lentils

Tofu and lentils are plant-based alternatives that are cost-effective.

Wash cassava leaves thoroughly.

Boil cassava leaves in a pot with 1 liter of meat broth for 30 minutes, being careful not to lose too much water.

After 30 minutes, add chopped onion and boil for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add 1 cup of groundnut paste and stir well.

Add turkey meat and cook, adjusting seasoning as needed with salt, garlic, ginger, and seasoning cubes if using water instead of broth.

Add 1 cup of palm oil and green chili, stir, and let cook for another 30 minutes, adding water if necessary.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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