Potato Greens
Potato Greens (poh-TAY-toh greens)
Sweet Potato Leaf Stew
A thick, nutritious stew made from tender sweet potato leaves cooked with palm oil, smoked fish, and peppers — an everyday Liberian green stew.
Instructions
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1
Heat palm oil in a pot. Sauté onions until soft.
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2
Add smoked fish, crayfish, peppers, and bouillon. Cook 5 minutes.
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3
Add water and bring to a simmer.
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4
Add chopped potato leaves. Stir well.
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5
Cover and cook 20 minutes until leaves are tender and sauce is thick.
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6
Season with salt and serve with rice or fufu.
Did You Know?
Sweet potato leaves are so nutritious that health organisations have called them a superfood — Liberians have known this for centuries.
The Story Behind Potato Greens
Potato greens are a daily staple across Liberia, using the abundant sweet potato plant. Like cassava leaf soup, it reflects the Liberian tradition of using every part of the plant. The dish is a nutritional powerhouse that has sustained communities through generations.
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