Sauce Kansiyé

Sauce Kansiyé

Kansiyé (kahn-see-YEH)

Sorrel Leaf Sauce

Prep Time 45 min
📈 Difficulty Medium
👥 Servings
5
🔥 Calories 392 kcal

A tangy, earthy sauce made from fresh sorrel leaves cooked with smoked fish and palm oil, offering a distinctive sour-savory flavor unique to Guinea.

Nutrition & Info

380 kcal per serving
Protein 24.0g
Carbs 20.0g
Fat 24.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ fish

Equipment Needed

large pot wooden spoon

Presentation Guide

Vessel: deep plate

Garnishes: palm oil drizzle

Accompaniments: white rice,

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil sorrel leaves in water for 15 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat palm oil in a pot, sauté onion until golden.

  3. 3

    Add smoked fish, peppers, crayfish, and bouillon cube.

  4. 4

    Add cooked sorrel leaves and stir well.

  5. 5

    Simmer 20 minutes on low heat until sauce thickens. Serve with rice.

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Did You Know?

Sorrel leaves are wild-harvested across Guinea during the rainy season, and their tangy flavor is so prized that dried leaves are sold in markets year-round.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • large pot
  • wooden spoon

Garnishing

palm oil drizzle

Accompaniments

white rice,

The Story Behind Sauce Kansiyé

Sauce Kansiyé is a Susu specialty from the coastal regions of Guinea. Sorrel has been gathered and cooked in West Africa for millennia, and this preparation reflects the Susu people's deep knowledge of wild edible plants and their culinary applications.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch 📜 Origins: Traditional Susu cuisine

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