Pondu Stew (DRC - cassava leaf stew)
A recipe from Kenya.
🇰🇪 KenyadairyFreeglutenFreenutFree
Nutrition (per serving)
550Calories
35 gProtein
8 gSugar
1200 mgSalt
Ingredients
- 1kg Cassava leaf pounding base
- 200ml Palm oil
- 800g Smoked fish & beef cubes
- base Onions, garlic, pepper
- 200g for creaminess Peanut butter (optional)
- side Kwanga
Method
- Prepare cassava leaf pounding base as above.
- Heat palm oil in large pot on medium; add chopped onions, garlic, pepper—fry 10 minutes until fragrant.
- Add beef and smoked fish; stir to coat, cook 15 minutes.
- Stir in cassava leaf paste; add water or stock to cover.
- Optional: mix in peanut butter for thicker texture.
- Simmer low 1-1.5 hours, stirring to prevent sticking, until leaves tender and stew dark green.
- Serve with kwanga—everyday Congolese meal.
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