African Ndolé with Crushed Peanuts and Spicy Prawns

Name: African Ndolé with Crushed Peanuts and Spicy Prawns
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: bitterleaf leaves; baking soda; crushed peanuts; prawns; olive oil; cayenne pepper; onions; garlic; ginger; black pepper; chicken or vegetable stock; salt; palm oil

Delightful Cameroonian Stew

A rich and tasty Cameroonian dish that combines bitterleaf, crushed peanuts, and spicy prawns for a flavorful stew.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Ndolé Base

bitterleaf leaves

washed and finely chopped

baking soda

to tenderize the leaves

crushed peanuts

roasted and ground

For the Spicy Prawns

prawns

peeled and deveined

olive oil

cayenne pepper

For the Aromatic Spice Mix

onions

finely chopped

garlic

minced

ginger

grated

black pepper

For the Stock

chicken or vegetable stock

500ml

salt

to taste

palm oil

2 tbsp

Preparation

Prepping the Bitterleaf

Boil Bitterleaf

Boil the bitterleaf in water with baking soda for 10 minutes.

Drain and Rinse

Drain and rinse under cold water to remove bitterness.

Be sure to thoroughly rinse the bitterleaf to remove all traces of bitterness.

Squeeze Out Water

Set aside, ensuring all excess water is squeezed out.

Spicing up the Prawns

Marinate Prawns

Mix prawns with olive oil and cayenne pepper in a bowl.

Use fresh prawns for the best texture and taste.

Rest

Allow to marinate for 15 minutes.

Sauté Prawns

Sauté in a hot pan for 5 minutes until just cooked.

Cooking Process

Simmering the Ndolé Base

Sauté onions, garlic, and ginger in palm oil until golden. Add bitterleaf and crushed peanuts.

Sauté on medium heat.

Incorporating the Stock

Pour in the stock, season with salt and pepper, and let it simmer for 30 minutes.

Simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.

Finishing Touch

Add in spicy prawns and let everything simmer together for an additional 5 minutes.

Plating & Serving