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Cameroonian ndolé with beef and shrimp served beside boiled plantains.

Cameroonian Ndolé with Beef and Shrimp

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A rich Cameroonian bitterleaf and peanut stew with tender beef, shrimp, aromatics, and gentle chile heat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cameroonian, Central African
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Beef and Greens
  • 1 lb beef chuck cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 lb frozen bitterleaf thawed, rinsed, and squeezed dry
  • 8 oz large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 cups water or low-sodium beef stock divided
  • 1 tsp bouillon powder optional
Peanut Base
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted roasted peanuts
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 large yellow onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger chopped
  • 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
  • 1 large habanero chile left whole for mild heat or minced for more
  • 1 tsp fine salt plus more to taste

Equipment

  • Large heavy pot
  • Blender or food processor
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

Cook the Beef and Peanuts:
  1. Place the beef in a heavy pot with 2 cups water or stock and the bouillon powder. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 40 to 50 minutes until tender.
  2. Blend the peanuts with 1 1/2 cups water or stock until very smooth, adding a little more liquid if needed.
Finish the Ndolé:
  1. Heat the oil in a separate large pot. Cook the onion for 6 minutes, then add the garlic, ginger, and white pepper for 1 minute.
  2. Stir in the peanut mixture and simmer gently for 15 minutes, stirring often. Add the cooked beef with its broth, the bitterleaf, habanero, and salt.
  3. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until thick. Add the shrimp and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, just until opaque. Remove the whole chile before serving if used.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 39gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 620mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5g

Notes

  • Peanut sauce scorches easily; stir frequently and keep the heat moderate.
  • The finished stew should be thick enough to mound on a spoon, not soupy.