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Kplala

Name: Kplala
Cuisine: Ivorian (Côte d'Ivoire)
Ingredients: 200g smoked fish; 300g cassava leaves; 4 tbsp palm oil; 1 medium onion; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 cloves garlic; 1 scotch bonnet pepper; to taste salt; 2 cups water

Kplala is a traditional Ivorian dish known for its rich, flavorful stew made with smoked fish, spices, and leafy greens. It is culturally significant as a communal meal often served during family gatherings and celebrations in Côte d'Ivoire.

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Culinary DNA Preview

Ivorian (Côte d'Ivoire)70%

Indigenous West African30%

Ingredients

smoked fish
200g
cassava leaves
300g
palm oil
4 tbsp
onion
1 medium
tomato paste
2 tbsp
garlic
2 cloves
scotch bonnet pepper
1
salt
to taste
water
2 cups

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Kplala originated among the coastal communities of Côte d'Ivoire, where fishing and the use of smoked fish in cooking have long been cultural staples. It reflects the blend of indigenous ingredients and cooking methods passed down through generations.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Ivorian (Côte d'Ivoire)70%

ingredients+techniques

Indigenous West African30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

sautéing simmering stewing

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