HOW TO PREPARE NDOLé (CAMEROONIAN BITTERLEAF AND PEANUT STEW)

How to Prepare Ndolé (Cameroonian Bitterleaf and Peanut Stew)

Ndolé is a rich and flavorful Cameroonian dish made with bitterleaf, groundnuts (peanuts), meat or fish, and aromatic spices. It is commonly eaten with plantains, yams, rice, or bobolo (fermented cassava).

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Ingredients:

500g bitterleaf (washed or pre-washed)

2 cups groundnuts (roasted and ground or peanut butter)

500g beef, tripe, or shrimp (or a mix)

1 large onion (chopped)

2-3 cloves of garlic

1 tsp ground crayfish (optional)

Salt and seasoning cubes to taste

1 cup palm oil or vegetable oil

1 hot pepper (optional)

Water as needed

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Instructions:

1. Prepare the bitterleaf: If using fresh bitterleaf, wash thoroughly to reduce bitterness. If using frozen or pre-washed bitterleaf, rinse and drain.

2. Boil the meat: In a pot, season your meat or tripe with salt, garlic, and onions. Cook until tender. Set aside the broth.

3. Prepare groundnuts: If using whole peanuts, roast and grind them into a smooth paste. You can also use natural peanut butter. Mix with a bit of warm water to create a thick sauce.

4. Cook the peanut sauce: In a pot, add the peanut paste and simmer with some meat broth until it thickens and the oil begins to separate (about 10–15 minutes).

5. Add meat and bitterleaf: Add the cooked meat and the bitterleaf to the peanut sauce. Stir and simmer for another 10–15 minutes.

6. Season: Add crayfish, pepper, seasoning cubes, and salt to taste. Simmer gently until well blended.

7. Serve hot with boiled plantains, yams, rice, or miondo/bobolo.

Ndolé is deeply flavorful and showcases Cameroon's rich culinary heritage.

6. Season: Add crayfish, pepper, seasoning cubes, and salt to taste and allow to simmer gently until well combined. 7. Serve hot with boiled plantains, yams, rice or miondo/bobolo. The ndolé is very flavorful and celebrates the greatness of Cameroon's culinary history.

Introduction:

How to Prepare Ndolé (Cameroonian Bitterleaf and Peanut Stew). It is very nutritious and contains highly vitamins