Ensopado Amendoim Kizaka (Kizaka Peanut Stew) is a traditional Angolan recipe for a classic cassava leaf stew in a peanut, peanut butter and dried prawn sauce. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Angolan version of: Kizaka Peanut Stew (Ensopado Amendoim Kizaka).
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Kizaka is the Angolan Portuguese name for cassava greens and this recipe is for a classic palm oil stew of these greens
Ingredients:
1kg shredded cassava leaves (substitute strongly-flavoured greens if not available)
250ml smooth peanut butter
200g peanuts, finely chopped in a food processor
1 hot habanero chilli
225g dried prawns (or cooked and peeled fresh prawns if you cannot obtain these)
salt, to taste
Method:
Add the leaves to a pan, cover with water and boil half-covered for about 1 hour. When ready, drain.
Whisk the peanut butter with 250ml water then add to a pan along with the chopped peanuts, the greens and he chilli. Bring to a boil and add the dried prawns. Season to taste then add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook, partially covered, until the water has reduced and the dish is almost dry (add cooked prawns about 10 minutes before serving).
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