Ingredients
For 8 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Bitterleaf (ndolé), washed500 g
- Raw peanuts, boiled and ground400 g
- Onions2
- Garlic cloves4
- Ginger1 thumb
- Crayfish, ground2 tbsp
- Vegetable oil150 ml
- Water1 L
- Salt1 1/2 tsp
- Stock cube1
- Beef, cubed and pre-cooked700 g
- Shrimp500 g
Method
- LeavesBoil and wash the bitterleaf several times to reduce bitterness; squeeze dry.
- PeanutsSimmer the ground peanut paste with water, onion, garlic and ginger 30 minutes, stirring.
- CombineAdd the protein, crayfish and leaves; simmer 15 minutes.
- FinishFry sliced onion in hot oil and pour over.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 548 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 40.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 19.3 g |
| Fat | 38.1 g |
| Fibre | 8.3 g |
| Sugar | 4.2 g |
| Sodium | 683 mg |
| Saturated fat | 8.3 g |
| Serving size | about 390 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains Peanuts, Shellfish. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.
Quick answers
How long does Ndolé take to make?
About 1 h 10 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 50 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Ndolé?
About 548 kcal per serving, with 40 g of protein. The recipe makes 8 servings of about 390 g each.
Which allergens does Ndolé contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains Peanuts, Shellfish. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Ndolé from?
Ndolé is a main course from Cameroon. Cameroon's national dish: bitterleaf stewed with peanuts, beef and shrimp.