Ingredients
For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Pounded cassava leaves (pondu)1 kg
- Water1.5 L
- Red palm oil100 ml
- Eggplant1
- Leek or spring onions2
- Green pepper1
- Onions2
- Garlic cloves3
- Salt1 1/2 tsp
Method
- LeavesBoil pounded cassava leaves 2 hours until soft and dark (never undercook).
- FlavourAdd palm oil, eggplant, onion, garlic and pepper; simmer 1 hour.
- ServeServe with fufu, chikwangue or rice.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 216 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 6.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16.3 g |
| Fat | 16.1 g |
| Fibre | 6.7 g |
| Sugar | 5.7 g |
| Sodium | 734 mg |
| Saturated fat | 2.3 g |
| Serving size | about 480 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 Pondu take to make?
About 3 h 20 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 3 h of cooking.
How many calories are in Pondu?
About 216 kcal per serving, with 6 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 480 g each.
Which allergens does Pondu contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Pondu from?
Pondu is a main course from DR Congo. Congo's staple: pounded cassava leaves slow-cooked with palm oil.
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