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Sese Plaintains (Cameroonian Plantain Stew)

Sese plantains is a delicious and popular meal eaten in Cameroon. It is very easy to prepare.

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds goat meat or beef
  • 2 medium-size onions, chopped
  • 5 pounds unripe plantains
  • ½ cup ground crayfish
  • 1 cup red palm oil
  • 2 tablespoons chicken-flavour bouillon cube or powder
  • 1 tablespoon powdered cayenne pepper (optional) (optional)
  • 1 bunch of fresh kale leaves, chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1
    Cut the ends off the plantains. Make a shallow slit through the length of the peel, and remove it.
  2. 2
    Slice the plantains into thick rounds.
  3. 3
    Boil the meat in a saucepan with salt, cayenne pepper, half the onions, and bouillon cubes until tender.
  4. 4
    Add the plantain, crayfish, red oil, and remaining onions. Simmer for about 15–20 minutes.
  5. 5
    Stir in the kale, and cook for an additional 8 minutes.
  6. 6
    Remove from the heat and serve warm.