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Saka-Saka (Cassava Leaves)

Saka-Saka (Saca-Saca, Sakasaka, and also known as Mpondou, Mpondu, or Pondu) is the Congolese word for cassava leaves, and the name of a dish made from them. Could “saka” be […]

Beef and Greens in Peanut Sauce

Cassava leaves are used in this dish in Central Africa; if none are available substitute similar greens. If you can get fresh cassava leaves, pick […]

Greens and Sardines Stew

Canned sardines, often imported from Morocco, are cooked in stews throughout Central Africa. Any sort of dried, smoked, or salted fish can be used in […]