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Isombe
Isombe
Isombe is a traditional Congolese dish made with cassava leaves, often cooked with peanuts and sometimes fish or meat. It's a flavorful and hearty dish popular in Central Africa.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs cassava leaves (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 tomatoes chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb smoked fish or meat (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Water
- Palm oil (or any cooking oil)
Instructions
- If using fresh cassava leaves, wash them thoroughly and chop them finely. If using frozen leaves, defrost them.
- In a large pot, heat some palm oil and sauté the onions, garlic, and tomatoes until fragrant.
- Add the cassava leaves to the pot and stir well. If using smoked fish or meat, add it at this point.
- Dilute the peanut butter in some water and pour it into the pot. Stir well to combine.
- Add enough water to cover the mixture and bring it to a simmer. Let it cook for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the Isombe hot with some fufu, rice, or plantains.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 881kcal (44%)Carbohydrates: 106g (35%)Protein: 41g (82%)Fat: 36g (55%)Saturated Fat: 7g (44%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 57mg (19%)Sodium: 372mg (16%)Potassium: 1513mg (43%)Fiber: 8g (33%)Sugar: 13g (14%)Vitamin A: 542IU (11%)Vitamin C: 58mg (70%)Calcium: 94mg (9%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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