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Saka-Madesu
Saka-Madesu from the Recidemia collection
Prep10 min
Cook10 min
Total20 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- 2 to 4 cups
- cassava greens (feuilles de manioc)1 unitstems removed, cleaned, and cut or torn into pieces
- at least a few spoonfuls of palm oil1 unitor any oil -- 2 cups, or more, of palm oil can be used
- one onion (and/or one leek)1 unitchopped
- 1 unit
- salt1 unitor baking soda, to taste
Method
1
Rinse the white beans under cold water and place them in a large pot with enough water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the beans are tender, approximately 45-50 minutes.
2
While the beans cook, prepare the cassava greens by removing the stems and discarding them. Rinse the leaves thoroughly under clean water, then cut or tear them into bite-sized pieces.
3
Chop the onion and leek (if using) into fine pieces. If using the sweet green pepper, remove the seeds and chop it into small chunks.
4
Heat the palm oil in a separate heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Once the oil shimmers, add the chopped onion and leek, stirring frequently until they become soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
5 minutes
5
Add the chopped green pepper (if using) to the pot with the oil and aromatics. Stir well and cook for another 2-3 minutes to release its flavors.
3 minutes
6
When the beans are tender, drain them and add them to the pot with the palm oil and aromatics. Stir to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
7
Add the prepared cassava greens to the pot in batches, stirring after each addition until they wilt into the mixture. Continue stirring and cooking until the greens are fully incorporated, about 5-7 minutes.
6 minutes
8
Season the saka-madesu with salt or baking soda to taste, stirring well to distribute evenly throughout the dish. Simmer everything together for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
8 minutes
9
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve the saka-madesu hot as a main dish, ensuring the cassava greens and beans are well distributed in each serving.