Nkwem – crushed cassava leaves

This vegetable is highly prized for its culinary value, much appreciated for its medicinal virtues and much sought-after for its contribution to skin beauty. Originally, cassava leaves were edible because they were essentially used for culinary purposes. When eaten, they are an excellent dietary supplement that reduces the salt content of the body. On the health front, a plethora of ailments can be relieved simply by eating these leaves, and they quickly tone and heal the skin. The ‘miracles’ of cassava leaves are many and the results are astonishing. So don’t hesitate, dare to try it!

It is prepared with palm oil or seed sauce and can be eaten with cassava, bread, fried aloco banana and yam.