Congolese Food Makayabu & Mwamba

dried salted fish

🥗Healthier: fresh fish

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Fresh fish can be lower in sodium and more accessible.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats.

groundnut paste

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and can be more affordable.

cassava leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach and kale are widely available and nutritious alternatives.

Soak dried salted fish in water for 2-3 hours to remove excess salt.

Boil the soaked fish in fresh water for 10-15 minutes until tender.

Drain the fish and set aside to cool.

Chop onions, tomatoes, and garlic finely.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in garlic and tomatoes, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add cassava leaves and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Incorporate the boiled fish into the mixture, breaking it into pieces.

Add groundnut paste and mix well, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Season with lime juice, salt, and green chilies to taste.

Serve hot with a side of boiled cassava or rice.

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