Cassava Leaf$15.00Select options
Vegetables
A tender, peppery southern African leafy green, cooked in peanut or tomato sauce.
Vegetables
Cassava Leaf
Earthy cassava greens, pounded and slow-cooked into rich African sauces.
$15.00
/ bunch
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Description
The tender green leaves of the cassava plant, with an earthy, savoury flavour. Finely pounded and slow-cooked, they form the base of rich West and Central African sauces, often with palm oil, peanut, or smoked fish. Always cook them thoroughly before eating. Rich in protein, iron, and vitamin C.
Also known as: Yuka, Maniok, Pondu, Ege, Paki, Saka-Saka, Plasas, Torborgee.
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