West African Plasas and Foo Foo

Cut the Cassava (2) in half, and cover with lightly salted water, simmer slowly until the flesh feels tender when pierced with a small knife. Then, remove from the water, and remove the center string.

Into a bowl, add the Butter (1/3 cup) . Rise the cassava to the butter, and season with Garlic Paste (1 Tbsp) , Kosher Salt (to taste) and Cayenne Pepper (to taste) . Stir well until smooth. The texture should be a bit firmer than mashed potatoes.

Season Chicken Drumsticks (4 lb) of your choice with Kosher Salt (to taste) and Cayenne Pepper (to taste) .

Saute the chicken in Peanut Oil (2 Tbsp) , until golden on all sides

Remove the chicken from the pan and to the same pan add the Onions (2) .Saute until translucent

Add Canned Diced Tomatoes (1 1/4 cups) , Canned Tomato Purée (1 cup) , Peanut Butter (1/3 cup) , Hot Chili Peppers (to taste) , Garlic Paste (1 Tbsp) , Kosher Salt (to taste) and Cayenne Pepper (to taste) . Saute for 3 minutes until bubbly

Add in the Chicken Stock (4 cups) , and return the chicken to the pan. Simmer the mixture for about 45 minutes.

Add in the Fresh Baby Spinach (9 1/2 cups) , and simmer for one more minute.