Cassava Leaf Sauce

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    513 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    African

Cassava Leaf Sauce

An easy to make Cassava Leaf Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 450 g (1 lb) boneless meat cut into bite sized cubes
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • white pepper
  • 2 onions peeled and roughly chopped (divided)
  • 2 stock cubes divided (Dole or Maggi)
  • 750 mls (3 cups) of water divided
  • 2 medium sized aubergines peeled and roughly chopped
  • 100 g of dried smoked fish flakes or 3 tbsp crayfish powder
  • Scotch bonnet or other chilli to taste
  • 5 tbsp smooth peanut butter paste
  • 125 ml (0.5 cup) palm oil - you can go up to 1 cup
  • 500 g (1.1lb) pounded frozen cassava leaves
  • 2 tbsp pounded okra optional
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Instructions

  1. Add the beef, 1 tbsp of onion, a quarter stock cube, oil, 100mls of water and a pinch of salt to a pot, mix well, bring to the boil and reduce to a simmer for about 25 mins until the beef is cooked through. Reserve both the beef and the cooking liquid.
  2. Whilst the beef is cooking add the aubergine, the remaining onion, fish flakes, chilli and 150mls of water into a high-powered blender and whiz into a puree.
  3. Transfer the vegetable puree into a pot, add the remaining stock cubes and water, peanut butter, and palm oil mix, bring to the boil and reduce to a simmer for 30 mins stirring occasionally.
  4. Then stir in the cassava leaves, okra (if using) and beef liquid, bring the boil and simmer for about 30 mins (for young well minced leaves) or about 60 mins for older tougher leaves until the cassava leaves are done. You might need to add a little bit more water if cooking for longer.
  5. 10 mins before the cassava leaves are done add in the beef, season well and cook till done.
  6. Serve over bowls of steaming rice.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 513kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 66mg (22%) Sodium 493mg (21%) Potassium 1186mg (34%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 7885IU (158%) Vitamin C 30.6mg (34%) Calcium 123mg (12%) Iron 4.9mg (27%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 513 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 513kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 36g 55%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Sodium 493mg 21%
Potassium 1186mg 25%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 7885IU 158%
Vitamin C 30.6mg 34%
Calcium 123mg 12%
Iron 4.9mg 27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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