CASSSAVA LEAVES RED OIL LOFA COUNTY FOOD|LIBERIAN SOUL FOOD| TRY THIS RECIPE

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

groundnut paste

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Almond butter is healthier, while peanut butter is more accessible.

smoked fish

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Grilled chicken offers lean protein, while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while canned beans are economical.

Wash cassava leaves thoroughly under running water.

Boil cassava leaves in a large pot until tender, about 30 minutes.

Drain and chop the boiled leaves finely.

Heat palm oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in chopped tomatoes and green chili; cook until tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes.

Add groundnut paste and mix well until combined.

Incorporate the cassava leaves into the mixture; stir to combine.

Add fish and any additional meat; cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Season with salt, pepper, and seasoning cubes to taste.

Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to meld flavors.

Serve hot with rice or fufu.

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