Sterculia appendiculata – Famine Foods

Sterculia appendiculata

Uses

Mozambique (Macossa district). Young, tender leaves cut into small pieces and them boiled in water to make derere – a vegetable relish. Potash is added to give it a salt taste. The mixture is stirred until thick and served with nsima, a grain-based porridge.

Additional Information

Name Authority:
K. Schum.
Vernaculars:
(Manyika/Shona): Djale

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