BULK COOKING | CASSAVA LEAVES | PONDU | CONGOLESE FOOD

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.

Pour hot water over cassava leaves to clean and remove smell.

Stir cassava leaves in hot water to soak properly.

Blend onions, leeks, spring onions, and garlic with some water to aid blending.

Combine blended vegetables with chopped vegetables in a large pot.

Add 2 liters of water to the pot.

Add tilapia fillets and 10 tablespoons of palm oil to the pot.

Place the pot on the stove and cook on high heat until the water reduces, do not stir.

Once the water has reduced, mash the fish into the mixture as the vegetables soften.

Taste the mixture and add vegetable seasoning to adjust flavor if needed.

Reduce heat to low and let it cook for an additional 10 minutes.

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