Cassava Leaves Meal Recipe
Cooked with choices of lamb, goat, beef or beef & tripe. Served with Fufu or white rice.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the meat
In a large pot, add the chopped meat (lamb, goat, beef, or a mix) and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 1-1.5 hours depending on the type of meat used.
- 2
Cook the cassava leaves
Once the meat is tender, add the chopped cassava leaves to the pot. Stir in the palm oil, chopped onion, minced garlic, minced ginger, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- 3
Simmer the mixture
Cover the pot and let the cassava leaves cook with the meat for about 30-40 minutes on medium heat. Stir occasionally and add water if necessary to keep the mixture from drying out.
- 4
Final seasoning
Taste the dish and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed. Cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- 5
Serve
Serve hot with Fufu or white rice on the side.
