Cassava Leaf Pounding Base (DRC - pondu prep)
A recipe from Kenya.
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Nutrition (per serving)
150Calories
10 gProtein
5 gSugar
20 mgSalt
Ingredients
- 1kg Fresh cassava leaves
- optional flavor Onion & garlic
- pinch to soften Bicarbsonate soda
Method
- Wash cassava leaves thoroughly to remove dirt—pick young tender ones to reduce bitterness.
- Boil leaves in large pot with bicarbsonate soda and water for 1-2 hours until very soft—stir occasionally.
- Drain and cool slightly; transfer to mortar.
- Pound with pestle for 20-30 minutes until fine paste (or use blender in batches for modern method).
- Mix in chopped onion/garlic if desired for extra flavor.
- Use as base for pondu stews—store frozen up to 1 month.
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