Kontomire stew is a stew made from cocoyam leaves (known in the Akan language as "kontomire"), commonly prepared in the home and very popular in Ghanaian cuisine. In Ghana, kontomire stew is served with variety of dishes, including steamed rice, cooked yam and plantain. Its English designation palava sauce is said to originate from the people of Elmina. Ingredients The stew consists primarily of: cocoyam leaves palm oil egusi dried fish fresh tomatoes pepper egg/ Egusi See also List of stews References External links Video how to prepare kontomire stew Ghanaian cuisine Stews