Ghanaian Kontomire Stew with Avocado (Dairy-Free)
A nutritious and flavorful stew made with cocoyam leaves (kontomire) and served with creamy avocado. This dairy-free version is a healthy and satisfying lunch option.
Ingredients
- about 450 g Kontomire (Cocoyam Leaves)
- 3 tablespoons Palm Oil
- 1 large Onion
- 3 medium Tomatoes
- about 113 g Smoked Fish
- 1/2 cup Egusi Seeds (Ground)
- 1/4 small Scotch Bonnet Pepper
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 2.54 cm Ginger
- 1 cup Vegetable Broth
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 medium Avocado
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Wash the kontomire leaves thoroughly and chop them into small pieces.
- 2Heat palm oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until softened.
- 3Add chopped tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and scotch bonnet pepper. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 4Add the chopped kontomire leaves and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5Add the smoked fish and ground egusi seeds. Cook for 2 minutes.
- 6Pour in the vegetable broth, season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the leaves are tender.
- 7Peel and slice the avocado.
- 8Serve the kontomire stew hot, topped with sliced avocado.
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