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Kontomire Stew (Cocoyam Leaf Stew)

A deeply nutritious Ghanaian stew made from cocoyam leaves — earthy, rich, and full of the flavours of home. Served with boiled yam or rice.

Prep Time

15 mins

Serves

3

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Kontomire Stew (Cocoyam Leaf Stew)

Ingredients

  • 500g kontomire (cocoyam leaves), washed and chopped

  • 200g smoked fish, deboned

  • 1 medium onion

  • 2 tomatoes, blended

  • 1 tsp ground crayfish

  • Palm oil (2 tbsp)

Method

  1. Boil the kontomire leaves in salted water for 15 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.

  2. Heat palm oil in a pan, add onion and fry until soft.

  3. Add blended tomatoes and cook until the oil floats to the top.

  4. Add smoked fish, crayfish, and salt. Stir well.

  5. Add the cooked kontomire, mix thoroughly and simmer for 10 minutes.

Serve with boiled yam, rice, or plantain.

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