Chibwawa Yo Sashila | Pumpkin Leaves | Authentic Zambian Vegetable

Chibwawa Yo Sashila | Pumpkin Leaves | Authentic Zambian Vegetable
Join me as I prepare Chibwawa Yo Sashila — a delicious Zambian vegetable dish made with pumpkin leaves simmered in a rich pounded groundnut sauce. This is one of Zambia’s favorite traditional meals (and a personal favorite), packed with flavor and cultural pride!

Ingredients:
1 big bundle of fresh chibwawa (pumpkin leaves) thoroughly washed and cut
1 small tomato (chopped)
1 medium onion (chopped)
1/2 cup pounded groundnuts
1 tsp soda
2 cups water
Vegetable oil
Salt, to taste


Tips for Success:
Use fresh chibwawa (pumpkin leaves), I prefer to buy my chibwawa in the morning from the market when it is still very fresh.
If your groundnuts are not very fine sift them further before adding them in to avoid a grainy tasting sauce.

Whether you’ve grown up with this dish or you’re discovering it for the first time, this video will walk you through each step — simple, authentic, and full of love. Let’s celebrate Zambian cuisine together!

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