Ndole

Ingredients

• •2 lbs bitter leaves (or spinach as substitute), chopped
• •1 lb ground beef or fish fillets
• •1 cup unsalted peanuts, ground or peanut butter
• •1 large onion, chopped
• •4 cloves garlic, minced
• •2 tbsp tomato paste
• •2 tbsp vegetable oil
• •2 cups water or beef broth
• •1 tsp salt
• •1/2 tsp black pepper
• •2 Maggi cubes or bouillon cubes

Directions

1. 1Heat oil in a large pot and sauté chopped onion and garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
2. 2Add ground meat and cook until browned, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
3. 3Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to develop flavor.
4. 4Add water or broth, bouillon cubes, salt, and pepper, then bring to a simmer.
5. 5Stir in ground peanuts or peanut butter until well combined.
6. 6Add chopped bitter leaves in batches, stirring to wilt them into the sauce, about 5 minutes.
7. 7Simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes until leaves are tender and sauce is thick and creamy.
8. 8Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot with rice or fufu.

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