Ghanaian Kontomire Stew with Smoked Turkey

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Kontomire (cocoyam leaves)
• 1 lb Smoked turkey
• 4 medium Tomatoes (fresh)
• 1 large Onion
• 1 large Red bell pepper
• 1/4 small Scotch bonnet pepper (optional)
• 1 tbsp Ginger
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 cup Ground melon seeds (egusi)
• 2 cups Water

Instructions

1. 1Wash the kontomire leaves thoroughly and chop them into smaller pieces.
2. 2Cut the smoked turkey into bite-sized pieces.
3. 3Blend the fresh tomatoes, onion, red bell pepper, scotch bonnet pepper (if using), ginger, and garlic into a smooth paste.
4. 4Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
5. 5Pour in the blended tomato mixture and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
6. 6Add the smoked turkey and cook for another 5 minutes.
7. 7Add the chopped kontomire leaves and ground melon seeds (egusi). Stir well to combine.
8. 8Add water and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 20-25 minutes, or until the kontomire leaves are tender.
9. 9Season with salt to taste.
10. 10Serve hot with boiled yams, plantains, or rice.

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