Cameroon Ndole

2 kg Frozen spinach
1/2 kg boiled beef
2 Large Onions
1 small ginger root
4 gloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Crayfish (optional)
600 grams skinless peanuts(boiled)
300 grams fresh shrimps
1 cup vegetable oil

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Defrost spinach, squeeze and keep aside

2. Blend boiled peanuts together with ginger, garlic, and leek to have a fine paste
3. Pour some oil in a large pot, bring it to heat up, then fry one onion with some
salt and white pepper (See video)
4. Pour the peanut paste into the onions and give it a good stir
5. Add in the boiled beef, cover and let it simmer for 5-7 mins
6. Throw in the spinach and sprinkle in white and black pepper, salt and a
seasoning cube
7. Add in the crayfish
8. Sautee the rest of the onions with the shrimps and pour into the ndole
9. Let is stand for a minute et voila ndole is done!

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Ndolé: Cameroonian Peanut Stew

prep 15 minscook 30 minstotal 45 mins
Ingredients
1 lb (~500g) spinach
2/3 lb (~300g) ground beef
1/2 lb (250g) fresh shrimp
1/4 lb (~100g) smoked fish, deboned and flaked
1/4 lb (~1oog) roasted peanuts
2 tbsp (30g) dried shrimp
1 bunch spring onions
1 onion, peeled and roughly chopped
1 onion, thinly sliced
6 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
2-inch piece ginger, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups (500ml) water
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste

Instructions
Step 1 - Create Your Ndolé Paste

Start your ndolé by creating your fragrant base of roasted peanuts, chopped onions,
garlic, ginger, and water in a blender. Once you've gotten a nice paste, turn off
your blender and set it aside.
Step 2 - Cook Your Shrimp

Take a deep pot over medium-high heat and add in your olive oil. As the bottom of
the pan starts to get hot, add in two tablespoons of olive oil and your sliced
onions.
As your onions start to soften 1-2 minutes later, add in your shrimps. Cook the
shrimps for 2-3 minutes as they start to develop a nice pink color, but be careful
not to overcook them or else they'll become stringy and dry.
Set aside your cooked shrimp and onions for the time being as we move onto the
meat.
Step 3 - Move onto the Meat and Spinach

In the same pan, next add the ground beef and sear the meat as it starts to brown.
Once the meat has browned, add your pureed peanut mixture into the pan, mixing it
well into the meat.
If you'd like, here you can add your dried shrimps and smoked fish flakes to give
your ndolé some added flavor.
Add in all your spinach leaves and bring your ndolé to a boil.
Once the ndolé has started to boil, lower your stovetop heat to a simmer and let it
cook for 15-20 minutes. Keep an eye on the moisture levels, and add a bit more
water if you feel that the ndolé is starting to dry out.
Step 4 - Finishing Touches

Once your ndolé is cooked, season it with salt and pepper to your liking, then take
it off the heat and transfer it to your serving dish.
Finally, add your cooked shrimp and onions on top, and enjoy! Ndolé can be eaten
with a side of fried plantains, rice, or even some good old flatbread.