Liberian Cassava Leaf Dish
Liberian Cassava Leaf Dish is one of the traditional and favorite dishes of Liberian cuisine.
Ingredients
- 1-2 lbs Chicken, beef, or any cut of meat you prefer
- 1-2 pieces of fresh or dried fish
- 2 1 lb packs of cassava leaves, defrosted if frozen
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 small chicken bouillon cubes and other seasonings of your choice to taste, maggie cubes
- salt to taste
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper for spice or cayenne pepper powder (optional)
- 2 tbsps. Peanut Butter (optional)
- 4 cups Water
- 2 cups Red palm oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, add meat, fish and chicken in a pot and boil in seasoned water of salt, onions and cayenne pepper until well cooked, 30 mins.
- When meats are fully cooked, remove from pot and place aside for later.
- Add the cassava leaves into the pot of seasoned water (if more liquid is needed, used extra 1 -2 cups of water)
- Add Maggie cubes, grind scotch bonnet pepper, and more seasoning as needed for taste. Cooked for about 45 mins or until it is thoroughly cooked.
- Allow all liquid to simmer gently until it reaches a thick consistency and then return the cooked meat/fish to the pot.
- Add Red palm oil to the cassava leaves and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Serve with warm rice and cool drink for thirst!