NDAPPA Kaaba 🇬🇳 | Dhapa | Guinean Polenta (Guinean Food Recipe)

cassava

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: potato

Sweet potatoes offer similar texture and flavor with added nutrients.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides heart-healthy fats and is widely available.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu or beans can provide protein while being more affordable.

plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: bananas

Zucchini can mimic texture, while bananas are a more cost-effective option.

Peel and chop cassava into chunks.

Boil cassava in salted water until tender, about 20-30 minutes.

Peel and slice plantains.

Add plantains to the boiling water with cassava for the last 10 minutes.

Drain the cassava and plantains, then mash together until smooth.

In a separate pan, heat palm oil over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté chopped onions and pepper in the palm oil until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Mix the sautéed onions and pepper into the cassava and plantain mash.

Fold in cooked fish or tofu gently until combined.

Shape the mixture into patties or serve as a mash.

Serve warm, drizzled with additional palm oil if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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