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Sierra Leonean · Liberian · West African

Potato leaf stew

Non-vegetarian

Finely shredded sweet potato leaves simmered with chicken, smoked fish, palm oil and pepper. Lighter and quicker than cassava leaf, and just as loved in Sierra Leone and Liberia.

Potato leaf stew is a Sierra Leonean stew, ready in about 1 hour 15 minutes and made with sweet potato leaves, chicken thigh and red palm oil. It serves 4 and is rated easy to cook.

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Prep
25 min
Cook
50 min
Total
1 h 15 min
Serves
4
Level
Easy
Calories
432

Ingredients

4 servings

Equipment

Method

  1. Step 1

    Season the chicken with the garlic (opens in a new tab), half the salt and the pepper (opens in a new tab). Put it in a pot with half the onion (opens in a new tab) and the water and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Add the palm oil (opens in a new tab), remaining onion (opens in a new tab) and chilli and simmer 10 minutes.

    • 10 min
    • medium-low heat

  3. Step 3

    Stir in the shredded leaves, smoked fish and remaining salt. Cook, stirring often, until the leaves are dark and tender and the stew is thick, 15–20 minutes. Serve over rice.

    • 18 min
    • low heat

    Food safety: Chicken should reach 74 °C.

About this dish

Origin
Sierra Leone · Commonly attributedEqually common in Liberia.Also popular in LiberiaMore food from Sierra Leone
Dish
Lunch · Dinner · Stews & braises · Main courses
Cooking method
Stewed, Simmered
Taste
savoury, herby, spicy (chilli heat), earthy
Diet
No gluten ingredients · Dairy-free · No nut ingredients · Low-carb · High-protein
All labelsNon-vegetarian · No gluten ingredients · Dairy-free · Egg-free · No nut ingredients · No added sugar · Alcohol-free · Pork-free · Beef-free · Low-carb · High-protein · Carb-conscious · Calorie-conscious
Without the optional extras: Whole-food focused, Paleo-styleWorked out from the ingredients. How labels work
Good for
Make-ahead · Freezer-friendly
Cook more with
Sweet potato leaves · Chicken thigh · Red palm oil · Onion · Garlic · Fresh red chilli
Techniques
Simmering · Stewing

Allergens

  • Contains, can be adapted: Fishfrom mackerel

Based on typical versions of these ingredients and not verified allergen-free. Brands differ and cross-contact happens, so always check labels. For severe allergies, follow your clinician’s advice.

Nutrition

432 kcal per serving

Calculated

1 serving ≈ 481 g · recipe makes 4

Where the energy comes from

  • Protein 31%
  • Carbohydrate 18%
  • Fat 51%
Nutrition per serving and per 100 g
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g*
Energy432 kcal90 kcal
Protein34 g7.1 g
Carbohydrate19.5 g4.1 g
Net carbohydrate10.4 g2.2 g
Sugars——
Added sugars0 g0 g
Fibre9 g1.9 g
Fat25.2 g5.2 g
Saturated fat10.8 g2.2 g
Trans fat0 g0 g
Cholesterol141 mg29 mg
Sodium1030 mg214 mg
Salt equivalent2.6 g0.5 g
Vitamins & minerals per serving
Potassium
1227 mg
Calcium
156 mg
Iron
2.9 mg
Magnesium
149 mg
Vitamin A (RAE)
296 µg
Vitamin C
26 mg
Vitamin D
0 µg
Vitamin B12
0.9 µg
Folate (DFE)
19 µg

How these numbers were made

  • Calculated from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy) per-100 g values and the listed quantities.
  • *Per 100 g of combined raw ingredients; the cooked dish may weigh more or less.
  • Optional ingredients are not included: mackerel, long-grain white rice.
  • “—” means the value isn’t known for enough of the ingredients; it is never zero by default.
  • Values are estimates for guidance, not for medical dosing. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. fdc.nal.usda.gov.

Good to know

Tips

  • Roll bunches of leaves tightly and slice into very fine threads — the finer the cut, the silkier the stew.

Common mistakes

  • Cutting the leaves coarsely — they stay stringy; shred them as finely as possible.

Serve with

  • Serve with white rice.

Storage

  • Refrigerate up to 3 days.

Reheating

  • Reheat gently with a little water.

Original editorial recipe · FriendsPantry editorial · Not yet independently reviewed · Added · Updated

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Main ingredient

Used in steps 1, 2, 3

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