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Sierra Leonean

Cassava Leaf

Also called plasas, plassas, saka saka, pounded cassava leaf

Finely pounded cassava leaves cooked slowly with palm oil, smoked fish, beef and hot pepper. Sierra Leone's most-eaten dish, served over rice.

Heat
Hot
Kind of dish
Soups & stews
Usually made with
beef

What’s in it

  • Pounded cassava leaves
  • Palm oil
  • Smoked fish
  • Beef
  • Hot pepper
  • Onions

The usual main ingredients. Each kitchen cooks it its own way and says what its version contains.

Usually

  • Gluten-free

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