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Cassava Leaves with Groundnuts

Cultural Context

Originating from West Africa, Cassava Leaves with Groundnuts is a traditional dish that highlights the use of local ingredients like cassava and peanuts. It is often enjoyed as a staple meal, rich in nutrients and flavor. Today, this dish is cherished not only in Sierra Leone but also across various African countries, showcasing the versatility of cassava in different culinary traditions.

AfricanSLmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups cassava leaves
2 cups water
3 tablespoons cooking oil
1 cup ground nuts
2 medium tomatoes
1 medium onion
1 teaspoon salt

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

1

Wash the cassava leaves thoroughly.

2

Pound the cassava leaves.

3

Place the cassava leaves in a pot.

4

Add water to the pot with cassava leaves.

5

Put the pot on the fire to start cooking.

6

After some time, add cooking oil, ground nuts, tomatoes, onion, and salt to the pot.

7

Stir the ingredients into the cassava leaves.

8

Wait for 15 minutes for the ingredients to cook together.

9

Check the cassava leaves after 15 minutes to see if they are ready.

10

Wait an additional 5 minutes before serving.

Equipment Needed

large pot

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegangluten-free

Allergens

peanuts

Also Known As

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