Kontomire stew is a stew made from cocoyam leaves (known in the Akan language as "kontomire"), commonly prepared in the home and very popular in Ghanaian cuisine. [1] In Ghana, kontomire stew is served with variety of dishes, [2] [3] including steamed rice, cooked yam and plantain. [4] Its English designation palava sauce is said to originate from the people of Elmina. [5] [6]
The stew consists primarily of:
Kontomire stew is a stew made from cocoyam leaves (known in the Akan language as "kontomire"), commonly prepared in the home and very popular in Ghanaian cuisine. [1] In Ghana, kontomire stew is served with variety of dishes, [2] [3] including steamed rice, cooked yam and plantain. [4] Its English designation palava sauce is said to originate from the people of Elmina. [5] [6]
The stew consists primarily of: