Sauce Feuilles de Patate Douce au Poisson (Guinean Coastal Fish & Greens Braise) – Authentic Guinea Recipe

Ingredients for Sauce Feuilles de Patate Douce au Poisson (Guinean Coastal Fish & Greens Braise) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) flaky white fish fillets, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups bunches of spinach or sweet potato greens, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup ripe tomatoes and rice
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with red palm oil
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Guinea seasoning (garlic, ginger, onions, scotch bonnet)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown flaky white fish fillets for 5 minutes.
2. Add minced onion, garlic, red palm oil, and garlic, ginger, onions, scotch bonnet, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
3. Add bunches of spinach or sweet potato greens and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
4. Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
5. Stir in ripe tomatoes and rice right before serving warm.