Ndolé Recipes

Ndolé is the National Dish of Cameroon. It is a traditional dish of the country, known for its rich flavors and cultural significance. It is a stew of bitter leaves (ndoleh), groundnuts/ peanuts and fish /beef /shrimp. Bitter leaves are mainly grown in West and Central Africa. This African delicacy is traditionally eaten with plantains. It is also paired with bobolo or miondo. Ndolé is not just a food item but a cultural symbol among the Duala people, an ethnic group from the coastal region of Cameroon. It is often served at important events and social gatherings. The dish represents hospitality and is a point of pride in Cameroonian cuisine.

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How To Make Lovely Ndole! by Precious Core

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Tasty Ndole Recipe | Cameroonian Delicacy by Cooking With Claudy

Ingredients:

1. Bitter leaves – 1 lb
2. Peanuts (blanced/ peeled) – 3 cups
3. Crayfish – 1/4th cup
4. Ginger garlic paste – 1 tbsp
5. Onion (medium) – 1
6. Maggi cubes – 4
7. Scotch bonnets (optonal) – 2
8. Beef broth / Water – 1-2 cups
9. Vegetable oil – 2 cups
10. Shrimps – 7-10
11. Salt – 2 tsp
12. Black pepper – to taste

For beef broth –

1. Beef – 1kg
2. Seasoning powder (or Maggi cube) – 1tsp
3. Onion (sliced/chopped) – half

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