How to cook a favorite Congolese dish ,cassava pundu and salted fish bitoyo with fufu

salted fish

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Grilled chicken offers a leaner protein option.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats while vegetable oil is more affordable.

bitter leaves

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale is a nutritious substitute, while collard greens are easier to find.

fufu

🥗Healthier: mashed potatoes

💰Cheaper: rice

Mashed potatoes are a comforting alternative, and rice is a budget-friendly staple.

Cut salted fish in half and soak in warm water overnight to remove salt.

Peel cassava leaves and place them in hot water to soften.

Smash the softened cassava leaves until broken down.

Blend bell pepper, spring onion, and peanuts with water until smooth.

Cook the blended mixture on the stove until boiling.

Add vegetable seasoning, Maggie chicken bouillon, and salt to the mixture.

Fry the salted fish until cooked.

Add tomatoes and tomato sauce to the fish mixture along with garlic powder, ginger, and onion powder.

Let the mixture boil before serving.

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