Vegetarian
Kuzu
A dish of pounded cassava leaves simmered with palm oil, garlic and dried fish. It is rich in flavour and very filling, served with funge.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Wash the cassava leaves thoroughly, remove the tough stems and pound them in a mortar or chop them very finely.
- Boil the leaves in a pan of water for 20 minutes to reduce their bitterness, then drain.
- Desalt the dried fish, then flake it if you are using it.
- Heat the palm oil and fry the sliced onion and chopped garlic for 5 minutes.
- Add the drained leaves, flaked fish and 300 ml of water, then season.
- Cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes, stirring from time to time, until the mixture is tender and creamy.
- Adjust the seasoning and serve with the funge.
Variations and tips
Vegetarian version. Leave out the dried fish and add a tablespoon of peanut butter to bring richness and body.
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Angola
Angola
Angola
Angola
Angola
Angola
Angola
Angola
Original Ecomely recipe.