HOW TO COOK CASSAVA LEAVES (PONDU) CONGOLESE STYLE

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.

Wash cassava leaves thoroughly and chop finely.

Heat palm oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté chopped onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add garlic powder and ginger powder, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in chopped green paprika and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Add the cassava leaves and mix well with the sautéed mixture.

Pour in water to cover the leaves and bring to a simmer.

Add sardines, cooking until heated through, about 10 minutes.

Season with salt and cube Maggie to taste.

Add chopped eggplant and cook for another 10 minutes.

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