Big Mama Sweet Potato Leaves / Matembele 500 g #1

Big Mama Sweet Potato Leaves / Matembele 500g – Sweet potato leaves for Matembele sauce

Matembele – the leaves of the sweet potato plant – are an important leafy vegetable in Uganda, Congo and parts of West Africa. With their mild, slightly grassy flavour and high nutrient content, they form the basis for Matembele sauce, a creamy sauce made with peanuts and palm oil, which is served as an accompaniment to fufu and rice.

What makes this product special

• Rich in vitamins A, C and iron – one of the most nutrient-rich leafy vegetables
• Mild flavour – easily digestible and versatile
• For Matembele sauce, stews and as a side vegetable
• Frozen and ready to cook
• 500g – enough for 4–6 portions

Serving suggestion

For Matembele sauce: Simmer the leaves in palm oil with onions, peanut paste and crayfish until tender. Serve with fufu or ugali. Also delicious as a simple vegetable dish with garlic and palm oil. Available from Osina Afro Market in Switzerland.