Ingredients
For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Sweet potato leaves (matembele)800 g
- Red palm oil60 ml
- Water300 ml
- Onions2
- Garlic cloves3
- Salt1 1/2 tsp
Method
- LeavesWash and chop the leaves.
- CookCook with onion, tomato and palm oil 20 minutes.
- ServeServe with fufu, chikwangue or rice.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 135 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 4.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10.3 g |
| Fat | 9.7 g |
| Fibre | 3.8 g |
| Sugar | 2.7 g |
| Sodium | 699 mg |
| Saturated fat | 1.4 g |
| Serving size | about 240 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains none of the common allergens.
Quick answers
How long does Matembele take to make?
About 34 min in total: 14 min of preparation and 20 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Matembele?
About 135 kcal per serving, with 5 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 240 g each.
Which allergens does Matembele contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Matembele from?
Matembele is a main course from DR Congo. Sweet potato leaves with palm oil.
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