How To Cook Cassava Leaf Stew - An Easy And Versatile Recipe
This delicious goat and cassava leaf stew is incredibly easy to make and exceptionally versatile. It is packed with rich, meaty, and umami flavors that make the perfect dinner for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 pound goat stewing meat
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 scotch bonnet peppers, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp dried mixed herbs
- 2 tbsp ogiri, optional
- 1 tbsp garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 cup beef stock
- 5 tbsp smooth peanut butter
- 2 pounds cassava leaves, crushed
- Boiling water
- 1/4 cup palm nut oil
Instructions
- To start, brown your goat meat. It will help give the cassava leaf stew a much more meaty flavor. Heat some oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Then, season the meat and place it in your pan. Fry it for about 2-3 minutes per side until all the sides are brown. Remove the meat from the pan and set it aside for later.
- Next, add a tablespoon of oil to a large pot and place it over medium heat. Add the diced onion and allow it to saute for 3-5 minutes or until translucent.
- Next, add your chopped peppers, herbs, ogiri, garlic, and ginger. Give these ingredients a good stir to ensure you mix them well. Allow them to fry for about 2 minutes.
- Then, add the meat and mix it in well. Place a lid on top of it and allow the ingredients to cook for about 5 minutes. The goat meat will release some juices as it cooks. Stir every 5 minutes to prevent the mixture from burning.
- After 10 minutes, add 1 cup of beef stock to the pot. Scrape the sides of the pot to help dissolve the meat juices. It will go back into the stew and help add more flavor.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and allow it to cook for another 5 minutes.
- Then, add the smooth peanut butter and mix it in well.
- Finally, add the crushed cassava leaves. Break them apart with your spoon or spatula. Add 1 cup of boiling water at a time. Mix well between each addition to accurately determine how much water you need to add. Only add boiling water until it just covers the ingredients.
- Place a lid on the pot and allow the cassava leaf stew to simmer on the lowest heat setting for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, add the palm oil and mix it well. Then, place the lid back on the pot and cook it for another 25 minutes.
- Finally, you can season the cassava leaf stew with salt and pepper to your liking. Your stew is ready once the cassava leaves are soft and the goat meat is soft and tender.
Nutrition
Calories: 335kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.04gSodium: 140mgPotassium: 218mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 61IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 815mgIron: 27mg
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