Kisamvu Cassava leaves Preparation
Ingredients:
- 1/2 kg fresh, young cassava leaves, pounded
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tomato
- onions, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp oil
- peanut butter
- coconut milk
- salt to taste
Method/preparation
1.Pluck cassava leaves off the leaf stalks.
2.Wash the cassava leaves and place it in a pan,
-add some water and salt and boil the cassava leaves to a medium heat
Or
-Place leaves in a mortar and pound to a medium to fine consistency
3.Drain excess hot water from cassava leaves (If you have chosen to boil cassava leaves in step2)
4.Place the boiled cassava leaves in a blender add garlic and blend to a medium to fine consistency
Cooking:
5.Cook cassava leaves ,
Place pounded/blended cassava leaves into a saucepan, cover with water, and boil at medium heat until soft (about 2-3 hours). Add water if when necessary.
6. Add finely chopped tomatoes, carrots and onion. add cooking oil and allow to simmer until everything is cooked through and well-mixed
7.Add in coconut milk, peanut, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir to mix and let it cook for another 5 minutes.
8.Serve warm with Chapati, or rice
