Medium
Nigerien
Baobab Leaf Stew
A tangy Nigerien stew made with baobab leaves, often paired with tuwo.
45
Total Minutes
6
Servings
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
15 min
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
45 min
Total Time
Ingredients (7 items)
2.00 cups
Baobab leaves
dried, crushed
1.00 medium
Tomato
chopped
1.00 medium
Onion
chopped
2.00 tbsp
Peanut oil
1.00
Chili pepper
finely chopped
3.00 cups
Water
1.00 tsp
Salt
Instructions (6 steps)
1
Heat peanut oil in a pot over medium heat.
5 minutes
2
Cook onion and chili until soft.
5 minutes
3
Add tomatoes and cook until they break down.
8 minutes
4
Add baobab leaves, water, and salt.
5
Simmer for 25 minutes until thickened.
25 minutes
6
Serve with tuwo or rice.