Ingredients
For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Cassava leaves, pounded800 g
- Onion1
- Eggplant1
- Green pepper1
- Spinach150 g
- Peanut paste150 g
- Palm oil4 tbsp
- Water1 L
- Salt1 tsp
Method
- LeavesBoil pounded leaves 1 hour.
- StewAdd onion, eggplant, pepper, spinach and peanut paste; simmer 30 minutes; finish with palm oil.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 287 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 12.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16.5 g |
| Fat | 22.2 g |
| Fibre | 8.1 g |
| Sugar | 5.5 g |
| Sodium | 531 mg |
| Saturated fat | 3.0 g |
| Serving size | about 400 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains Peanuts.
Quick answers
How long does Isombe take to make?
About 1 h 50 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 1 h 30 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Isombe?
About 287 kcal per serving, with 12 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 400 g each.
Which allergens does Isombe contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains Peanuts. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Isombe from?
Isombe is a main course from Rwanda. Rwanda's pounded cassava-leaf stew with eggplant, spinach and peanut paste.