Pika Frozen Pondu 500g

Description

Pika Frozen Pondu 500g is frozen, ground cassava leaves — known as pondu or saka saka, a staple green of Congolese and Central African cooking. The leaves are typically pounded fine before cooking, giving the finished dish a distinctive soft, slightly textured consistency unlike most West African leafy soups.

How to prepare

• No need to thaw — add directly from frozen to a pot.
• Simmer with palm oil, onions, and often ground peanuts (groundnut paste), fish or meat, for the classic saka saka.
• Serve with fufu, rice, or plantain.

Storage

• Keep frozen at -18°C until ready to use. Once opened, use promptly and do not refreeze.

Frequently asked

What is pondu used for?

Pondu (cassava leaves) is the base of saka saka, a beloved Congolese dish typically cooked with palm oil, ground peanuts, and fish or meat, served with fufu or rice.

Does it need long cooking?

Yes — pondu is traditionally simmered for a good while to soften fully and absorb the flavours of palm oil and peanut paste.