Pondu Recipe| Family Size Congolese Cassava Leaves

cassava leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach is more accessible and retains a similar texture.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers heart-healthy fats.

groundnut paste

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Almond butter provides a similar nutty flavor.

smoked fish

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is budget-friendly and easy to use.

Chop the green bell peppers and onions into chunky pieces for easy blending.

Blend the chopped vegetables with a bit of water until smooth.

Add the frozen cassava leaves into the blender and blend until combined.

In a large pot, combine the blended mixture, chicken stock seasoning, and water to cover everything.

Add 1.5 tubs of palm oil to the pot.

Turn the heat to high, cover the pot, and cook for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

After 2 hours of cooking on medium heat, taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Serve with rice or other sides like plantain or fufu.

Cooking Techniques

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