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Sierra Leonean Cassava Leaves
Photo: Gregor Moser

Sierra Leonean Cassava Leaves

9 ingredients 10 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

56
Calories
2g
Protein
0g
Fat
12g
Carbs

Counts 3 of 7 ingredients — the other 4 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 3 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Fish 1 tbsp (18ml) 6
Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Cassava not in our table 0
Meat not in our table 0
Bean not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 Bundles of Cassava Leaves
  • 1 lb. Meat
  • 2 Dried Fish
  • 1 Cup Cooked Beans
  • 1 /2 Pint Palmoil
  • 1/2 Cup Groundnut Paste
  • 1 Large Onion
  • 2 Red Peppers
  • 2 Cups Water

Directions

1

Cut up the meat and put in a saucepan with salt, ground pepper and onions and water. Cook for about 15 minutes

2

Wash leaves, beat in a mortar until finely ground

3

Add the ground leaves to the ingredients in the saucepan and simmer for about 10 minutes

4

Add palmoil and simmer again for about 10 minutes or until the meat is tender

5

Mix groundnut paste with little water and add to the sauce, stirring frequently to prevent burning

6

Flake fish and add together with cooked beans to the sauce

7

Season with salt, cover and simmer gently until most of the water has been evaporated

8

Serve with rice

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Category:Sierra Leonean Recipes

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Category:Sierra Leonean Meat Dishes

Recipe sourced from fandom

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