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Plasas
Potato Leaves Soup
Plasas is a traditional Gambian soup made with potato leaves, often enriched with peanut butter, palm oil, and sometimes smoked fish or meat. It's a nutritious and flavorful dish, showcasing the use of local greens and staple ingredients.

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- 500 g Potato leaves(fresh, washed and chopped)
- 1 cup Raw peanuts(shelled)
- 0.5 cup Peanut butter(unsweetened)
- 0.25 cup Red palm oil
- 1 large Onions(chopped)
- 4 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 1 whole Scotch bonnet pepper or habanero(adjust to taste)
- 100 g Smoked fish (e.g., bonga)(optional, cleaned and flaked)
- 1 optional Seasoning cube
- 6 cups Water(or as needed)
- 1 tsp Salt(or to taste)
- 1 tbsp Ground crayfish or shrimp powder(optional)
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- 1
In a blender, combine the chopped onions, minced garlic, scotch bonnet pepper, and about 1 cup of water. Blend until smooth.
๐ก ์ ๋ฌธ๊ฐ ํ: Adjust the amount of scotch bonnet pepper based on your spice preference. - 2
In a large pot, combine the blended mixture, raw peanuts, peanut butter, red palm oil, and seasoning cube (if using). Add the chopped potato leaves.
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Add the smoked fish (if using), ground crayfish (if using), salt, and the remaining 5 cups of water. Stir everything well to combine.
๐ก ์ ๋ฌธ๊ฐ ํ: Ensure the potato leaves are well submerged in the liquid. - 4
Bring the soup to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for at least 1 hour, or until the potato leaves are tender and the flavors have melded.
๐ก ์ ๋ฌธ๊ฐ ํ: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. - 5
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed. If the soup is too thick, add a little more water.
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Serve the Plasas hot, traditionally accompanied by rice, fufu, or couscous.
๐ก ์ ๋ฌธ๊ฐ ํ: Garnish with a little extra chopped onion or a drizzle of palm oil if desired.
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- โEnsure the potato leaves are thoroughly washed and chopped finely.
- โIf fresh potato leaves are unavailable, frozen or dried can be used, but adjust cooking time accordingly.
- โFor a vegetarian version, omit the smoked fish and crayfish.
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- Some variations include adding other vegetables like okra or eggplant.
- Meat such as beef or chicken can be added for a heartier soup.