CAMEROONIAN RECIPES (KOKO NYAMA)

Koko is a Greens and Peanut dish popular in Cameroon.

Ingredients

• 4 pounds of Koko. Wash, remove the stems, and cut into pieces
• 1 Onion, chopped
• 1 pound beef stew meat, cut in pieces  
• 3-4 cups water
• 1 cup Peanut  paste
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Peanut oil

Directions

1.    Heat the oil in a sizeable pot, add onions, stir and fry for a few minutes, until they become tender.

2.    Add the meat to the pot and cook it, stirring frequently, until done.

3.    Pour the water over the meat and onions and bring to the boil. Stir occasionally until the liquid is cooked into a thin sauce.

4.    Reduce heat. Stir in the Peanut paste and seasoning until smooth.

5.    Add the koko and cover.

6.    Simmer over low heat until the greens are tender.