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Ndole recipe
A rich and flavorful Cameroonian spinach stew.
Ingredients
- 200 g bitterleaf
- 100 g groundnut paste
- 1 onion
- 50 ml palm oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 200 g fish
- 500 ml water
How to make Ndole
- Wash 200 g of bitterleaf thoroughly under running water, then blanch briefly in boiling water, and set aside.
- In a pot, heat 4 tablespoons of palm oil over medium heat until hot, which takes around 2 minutes.
- Add 1 chopped onion to the pot and sauté until it's translucent, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add 200 g of fish to the pot, gently stirring until the fish begins to flake, about 5-8 minutes.
- Stir in 100 g of groundnut paste and 500 ml of water; mix until smooth, then season with 1 teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of pepper.
- Add the blanched bitterleaf to the pot, ensuring it is well mixed into the sauce.
- Cover the pot and let simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until everything is heated through.
- Remove the pot from heat and let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve hot, accompanied by rice or plantains for a comforting meal.
What is Ndole?
Ndole is a traditional dish from Cameroon, simmered in one pot, and takes about 60 minutes from start to finish. It is built around bitterleaf, fish and groundnut paste. The recipe below uses 8 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Ndole take?
At 60 minutes it is quicker than 57% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. The method runs to 9 steps, the longest being 15 minutes.
Any tips for making Ndole?
Using fresh bitterleaf enhances the stew's flavor.
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