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Potato Leaves Plasas Soup

Cultural Context

Originating from The Gambia, Potato Leaves Plasas Soup is a cherished dish that reflects the country's agricultural heritage. Traditionally made with fresh potato leaves, it embodies the use of local ingredients and is often enjoyed during communal meals. The soup showcases the Gambian love for hearty, flavorful dishes that bring families together. In modern times, variations include different proteins and spices, making it adaptable to various tastes and dietary preferences.

GambianGMmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
mix and match meat (cow food, beef stripe, beef, bone)
hot water
seasoning cubes
salt
scallions
white onion
habanero pepper
crayfish
white bisab (or sauerkraut)
tilapia fish
ground raw peanuts (2.5 cups)
palm oil
bitter tomato
fresh lemon

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option, while canned tuna is often less expensive.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: green chili

Jalapeños offer a milder heat, while green chili is widely available and affordable.

seasoning cubes

🥗Healthier: homemade spice mix

💰Cheaper: salt and pepper

Homemade mixes can be healthier and tailored to taste, while salt and pepper are basic and inexpensive.

1

Add mix and match meat into the pot with hot water.

2

Add seasoning cubes and salt to taste, then cover and let it boil.

3

Blend scallions, white onion, and habanero pepper, then add to the pot.

4

Add crayfish for flavor, and optional white bisab or sauerkraut.

5

Cover the pot and let it boil for a bit.

6

Add tilapia fish on top of the pot, cooking it slightly before removing it.

7

Add ground raw peanuts (2.5 cups) to the pot and cover to cook thoroughly.

8

Add palm oil and let it cook well with the peanuts.

9

Add bitter tomato to the mixture (optional).

10

Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the soup for sourness, adjusting to taste.

11

Cover and let everything cook until thickened.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmeringblending

Equipment Needed

potblender

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

PlasasPlasas Soup

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