Congolese Food Madesu & Soso

cassava

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Sweet potato offers more nutrients and a similar texture.

smoked fish

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Grilled chicken is leaner and more accessible.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier and adds a different flavor.

leafy greens

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Spinach is nutrient-dense and widely available.

Peel and chop cassava into chunks.

Boil cassava in salted water until tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Drain the cassava and let it cool slightly.

Mash the cassava until smooth and creamy.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Sauté chopped onion, garlic, and pepper until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Incorporate leafy greens and smoked fish, cooking until greens wilt, about 3 minutes.

Mix the vegetable mixture into the mashed cassava until well combined.

Drizzle with palm oil before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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