Sierra Leone's national dish — finely pounded cassava leaves simmered with palm oil, fish, and meat until thick and rich. A deeply savoury, earthy stew.
Cassava Leaf Stew is the soul of Sierra Leonean cooking. The laborious process of pounding the tough leaves until smooth is a communal activity, often done by women singing together. The dish is inseparable from Sierra Leonean identity.
Sierra Leone's national dish — finely pounded cassava leaves simmered with palm oil, fish, and meat until thick and rich. A deeply savoury, earthy stew.
Best for Everyday meals and celebrations, with a medium cooking level and about 90 minutes total.
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