Ndole is a rich, flavorful dish often referred to as Cameroon's national dish. It is a unique blend of bitter leaves, peanuts, and either fish or meat. The dish is a staple in Cameroonian cuisine and is loved for its unique taste and nutritional value. The bitter leaves are usually washed several times to reduce their bitterness, then boiled until they are tender. The leaves are then combined with a peanut paste and fish or meat to create a hearty, satisfying dish.
Ingredients
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1 bunch bitter leaves
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1 cup raw shelled peanuts
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1 lb fish or meat
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1 tbsp palm oil
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1 tsp salt
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2 cloves garlic
Traditional
hearty
Cameroonian Cuisine
Ndole
Main Course
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- short description
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Wash the bitter leaves and boil them until tender.
Grind the peanuts into a paste.
Cook the fish or meat.
Combine all ingredients and simmer until flavors meld together.
- detailed description
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Start by washing the bitter leaves several times to reduce their bitterness, then boil them until they are tender.
While the leaves are boiling, grind the peanuts into a paste.
Cook your choice of fish or meat until it is well done.
In a large pot, combine the boiled leaves, peanut paste, cooked fish or meat, palm oil, salt, and minced garlic.
Simmer the mixture on low heat for about an hour, or until the flavors have melded together and the dish has a rich, hearty taste.
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