Ravitoto sy Voanjo (Cassava Leaves with Peanuts)

1h 20m
Serves 14
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Directions

  1. 1First grind raw peanuts in a blender.
  2. 2Then blend the cassava leaves, ground peanuts, oil, salt, and water in a large pot.
  3. 3Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. 4Reduce the heat and let it simmer until the leaves have lost their bitterness and the bottom of the pot can be seen when scraped with a spoon.
  5. 5After 30 minutes, add garlic and brown sugar if desired.
  6. 6Continue to simmer another 20-30 minutes or until cassava leaves have lost their bitterness and desired dryness is achieved.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs grated cassava leaves
  • 4 T peanut oil
  • 3 C ground peanuts
  • 1 T salt
  • 4.5 C water
  • 4 cloves sliced cloves garlic
  • 0.125 C brown sugar
  • 1 t salt, if using unsalted peanuts

Equipment

blenderfood processorlarge potspoon

Tips

  • Serve the ravut hot over rice.
  • Do not eat too much at first or you will get a stomach ache.
  • Cook in some lamb for several hours with coconut for a variation.