Stew
Burundian Isombe

Burundian Isombe

Burundi

80Minutes
MediumLevel
4Serves
9Steps
About

Pounded cassava leaves simmered with palm oil, onion and often dried fish, a staple green of Burundi cooked long and slow and served with ubugali or rice.

Equipment
  • Pot
  • Mortar and pestle or blender
  • Knife
Ingredients
Cassava leaves (fresh or frozen)500 g
Onions2
Tomatoes2
Garlic2 cloves
Aubergine or spinach (optional)1 cup
Dried fish (optional)150 g
Red palm oil⅓ cup
Saltto taste

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