Pondu Avec Fufu De Likofi (grilled Tilapia With Cassava Fufu)
Pondu avec fufu de likofi is a traditional Congolese dish featuring grilled tilapia served with cassava fufu. This flavorful and hearty meal is a staple in Congolese cuisine and is perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 2 cups cassava flour
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup cassava leaves (pondu)
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 2 cups water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the tilapia fillets with salt and pepper, then grill them over medium heat until cooked through.
- In a large pot, sauté the chopped onion and diced tomatoes until softened.
- Add the cassava leaves (pondu) to the pot and cook for 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix the cassava flour with water to form a smooth dough for the fufu.
- In the same pot with the pondu mixture, add the peanut butter and stir until well combined.
- Simmer the pondu and peanut butter mixture for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Divide the cassava fufu into balls and serve alongside the grilled tilapia and pondu sauce.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 45 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Large pot Grill Bowl
Tools
Knife Cutting board Grill tongs
Serving suggestions
Serve the pondu avec fufu de likofi with a side of sliced avocado and a refreshing glass of hibiscus tea.
Tips & tricks
For an extra kick of flavor, add a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes to the pondu sauce before serving.
Cost
$20