Eru

South-West, Cameroon

A stew of eru and waterleaf greens, cooked in palm oil with meat and fish, traditionally eaten with fufu or garri.

Preparation

  1. 1Wash and finely shred the eru leaves and waterleaf.
  2. 2Simmer the smoked meat and dried fish in a little seasoned water.
  3. 3Add the palm oil, then the waterleaf.
  4. 4Stir in the eru and cook, covered, until the leaves are tender.
  5. 5Serve with corn fufu or garri.