Matapa (Mozambican Cassava Leaf Stew)

Ingredients

• 4 cups pounded cassava leaves
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 cup ground peanuts
• 1 lb shrimp or crab, cleaned
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp oil
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1Simmer the pounded cassava leaves in water for 30 minutes until tender, then drain.
2. 2Heat oil in a pot and sauté onion and garlic until soft.
3. 3Add the drained cassava leaves and stir in the ground peanuts.
4. 4Pour in the coconut milk and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. 5Add the shrimp or crab and cook 8-10 minutes until just cooked through.
6. 6Season with salt and serve with rice or xima.

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