
Soups
Kanga (bitter leaf soup)
A soup-stew made with finely chopped bitter leaves, thickened with palm oil and flavored with smoked fish. Its slightly bitter taste and creamy texture make it a classic of family meals.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Base
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Wash the bitter leaves thoroughly in several changes of water, then chop them finely with a knife.
- Pound the roasted peanuts into a coarse powder, then dilute it in 300 ml of lukewarm water.
- Fry the onion and garlic in the palm oil for 5 minutes, then add the crushed tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the crumbled smoked fish and the peanut paste, then pour in the rest of the water. Bring to a boil.
- Stir in the chopped leaves, the stock cube and the chili. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring from time to time.
- Adjust the seasoning and serve hot with fufu or cassava dough.
Variations and tips
Using what's available here. Bitter leaves can be replaced with spinach or kale, adding a pinch of salt and a little lemon juice to bring out the bitterness.
More ideas
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Original Ecomely recipe.

Congo - Kinshasa
Congo - Kinshasa
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