{"product_id":"calapaz-frozen-cassava-leaves-3-lb","title":"Calapaz Frozen Cassava Leaves 3 lb | Pondu \u0026 Saka Saka (Pickup \u0026 Local Delivery)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFrozen Cassava Leaves 3 lb – Calapaz Pondu \u0026amp; Saka Saka\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShort Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalapaz Frozen Cassava Leaves are pounded cassava (manioc) leaves, ready to cook into pondu, saka saka, ravitoto or cassava leaf soup. The big 3 lb bag saves you the long job of picking and pounding fresh leaves, so you can get a pot of greens going for the whole family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calapaz frozen pounded cassava leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 lb bag (single unit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frozen African leafy greens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUsed for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pondu, saka saka, ravitoto, isombe, cassava leaf soup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calapaz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep frozen until ready to use; check the pack for the full ingredient list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePondu \/ saka saka:\u003c\/strong\u003e simmer with palm oil, onion, garlic and smoked or salted fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCassava leaf soup:\u003c\/strong\u003e cook with palm oil, meat or fish and pepper, Sierra Leone and Liberia style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRavitoto:\u003c\/strong\u003e cook slowly with pork, garlic and ginger, Malagasy style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith peanut:\u003c\/strong\u003e add peanut butter for a richer, nutty sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServe with:\u003c\/strong\u003e fufu, chikwangue (kwanga), rice, plantain or attiéké\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCassava leaves are one of the most loved greens across Central and West Africa. In Congo they become pondu or saka saka, in Sierra Leone and Liberia they make cassava leaf soup, and in Madagascar they are the base of ravitoto. These leaves come already pounded and frozen, so the slow preparation is done. Thaw, add to the pot and let them cook down well with your oil, fish or meat and seasonings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rich red palm oil like \u003ca href=\"\/products\/asiko-red-palm-oil-1litre\"\u003eAsiko Red Palm Oil\u003c\/a\u003e gives pondu its classic color and taste. Serve it with fufu made from \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fufu-plantain-flour-24oz-amala-pounded-yam-foutou-foufou-kwanga-akume-tropiway\"\u003eTropiway Plantain Fufu Flour\u003c\/a\u003e or with rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBenefits You'll Love\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaves hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e no picking, washing or pounding fresh leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 lb is enough for a big pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste of home:\u003c\/strong\u003e the greens behind pondu, saka saka and cassava leaf soup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeeps well:\u003c\/strong\u003e stays ready in the freezer until you need it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. What are cassava leaves?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCassava leaves are the green leaves of the cassava (manioc) plant. They are pounded and cooked for a long time to make dishes like pondu, saka saka, ravitoto and cassava leaf soup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Are cassava leaves safe to eat raw?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Cassava leaves should always be cooked thoroughly before eating. Traditional recipes simmer them for a long time, and you should follow the cooking directions on the pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. How do you cook frozen cassava leaves?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThaw the leaves, put them in a pot with water and simmer until soft, then add palm oil, onion, garlic, fish or meat and seasoning and keep cooking until the greens are tender and rich.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. What is the difference between pondu and saka saka?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are basically the same dish of pounded cassava leaves. Pondu is the common name in the DRC, while saka saka is used in the Republic of the Congo and nearby countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. How should I store frozen cassava leaves?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the bag frozen until you are ready to cook. Thaw only what you need and do not refreeze leaves that have fully thawed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrozen item: available for store pickup at 1651 E 87th St, Chicago, or local delivery in the Chicago area only. 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