Ndolè (bitterleaf stew)

1. 1

   Rinse the washed bitterleaf in several changes of water and squeeze it dry.

2. 2

   Boil the groundnuts for 10 min, peel, then blend into a smooth paste with a little water.

3. 3

   Brown the pre-cooked meat with onion and garlic, add the groundnut paste and simmer 20 min, stirring.

4. 4

   Stir in the bitterleaf, dried shrimp and Penja pepper; simmer another 15 min.

5. 5

   Finish with onions and prawns flash-fried in hot oil, poured over the top. Serve with miondo.

A family recipe: adjust it to your taste.