Shrimp Bitter Leaf (ndole) Sauce Recipe
Shrimp in a savory bitter leaf (ndole) sauce. Served with a choice of various Fufu options, including corn, yam, garri, white rice, cassava, plantain, or fonio.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Fufu Options
Method
Preparing the Ingredients
- 1
Clean and Prepare Shrimp
Rinse the shrimp under cold water, then peel and devein them. Set aside.
- 2
Prepare Bitter Leaf
Wash the bitter leaf thoroughly in cold water to reduce bitterness. Squeeze out excess water and set aside.
- 3
- 4
Prepare Pepper
Chop the Scotch bonnet pepper finely, removing seeds if desired for less heat.
Cooking the Sauce
- 5
- 6
Add Spices and Broth
Stir in the groundnut paste, Scotch bonnet pepper, and vegetable broth. Mix well and bring to a simmer.
- 7
Cook Shrimp
Add the cleaned shrimp to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes or until they turn pink and opaque.
- 8
Incorporate Bitter Leaf
Add the prepared bitter leaf to the pot, stirring well to combine. Allow to cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- 9
Season the Sauce
Add salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting the seasoning according to preference.
Preparing Fufu Options
- 10
Cook Fufu
Prepare your choice of fufu (corn, yam, garri, rice, cassava, plantain, or fonio) according to package instructions or traditional methods.
- 11
Serve
Once the sauce is ready, serve it hot over your choice of fufu.