Ekwang Ndole (ndole Burger)

Ekwang Ndole, also known as Ndole Burger, is a delicious and unique dish from Cameroonian cuisine. This recipe combines the flavors of ekwang, a traditional Cameroonian dish made with grated cocoyam and wrapped in leaves, with the rich and savory flavors of ndole, a Cameroonian bitterleaf and peanut stew. The result is a flavorful and satisfying burger that is sure to impress your taste buds!

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Cameroonian Cameroonian Cuisine Burger Ekwang Ndole
Ekwang Ndole (ndole Burger)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 cups bitterleaf (or substitute spinach)
  • 1 cup roasted peanuts, ground
  • 2 large cocoyams, grated
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups beef or vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup palm oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ekwang by mixing the grated cocoyams with salt and shaping them into small balls. Wrap each ball in a cocoyam leaf and tie securely with string.
  2. In a large pot, heat the palm oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent.
  3. Add the ground beef to the pot and cook until browned. Then, add the chopped tomatoes and cook for a few minutes.
  4. Stir in the bitterleaf (or spinach) and ground peanuts. Pour in the broth and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. While the ndole is simmering, bring a separate pot of water to a boil. Add the wrapped cocoyam balls and cook for 30 minutes.
  6. Once the ekwang is cooked, remove the strings and unwrap the leaves.
  7. To assemble the Ekwang Ndole Burger, place a cooked ekwang ball on a plate, top with a generous spoonful of ndole, and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
450 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
35g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Large pot String for tying

Tools

Grater Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the Ekwang Ndole Burger with a side of fried plantains or steamed rice for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with mushrooms or tofu.

Cost

$20