Stew
Ngunza (Cassava Leaf Stew)

Ngunza (Cassava Leaf Stew)

Central African Republic

105Minutes
MediumLevel
5Serves
9Steps
About

The national dish of the Central African Republic: pounded cassava leaves slow-cooked with smoked fish and palm oil until deeply savoury.

Equipment
  • Large pot
  • Mortar and pestle or blender
  • Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Cassava leaves, pounded5 cups
Red palm oil¾ cup
Smoked fish, flaked1.5 cups
Dried fish or meat300 g
Onion1
Garlic3 cloves
Chilli (piment)1
Peanut butter (optional)3 tbsp
Stock cubes3
Saltto taste

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