Vegan Saka Saka (Congolese Cassava Leaf and Spinach Stew) | Murielle Banackissa

Vegan Saka Saka (Congolese Cassava Leaf and Spinach Stew) | Murielle Banackissa

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Creamy, rich, comforting and hearty, this stew is one that instantly brings me back to childhood. It is delicious eaten alongside rice and plantains.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 2 cups chopped red onion
  • 7 garlic cloves (, minced)
  • 2 green bell peppers
  • 1 ½ pounds of cassava leaves (, thawed and drained)
  • ½ pound of spinach leaves (, fresh or frozen, thawed and drained)
  • ½ habanero pepper (, chopped)
  • 5 cups filtered water
  • 1 ½-1¼ tsp sea salt
  • 1 ½ tsp vegetarian chicken bouillon powder
  • Freshly cracked black pepper
  • 3 green onions (, chopped)
  • 5 tbsp natural peanut butter
  • Chopped peanuts (, for garnish)
  • Spicy sauce (, for garnish)
  • Finely chopped parsley or green oion (, for garnish)
  • Rice
  • Plantains

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