HOW TO MAKE LIBERIAN PALAVA SAUCE/KOTOMIRE STEW

groundnut paste

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Almond butter is lower in calories and provides a similar nutty flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

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

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier with good fats, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

fish

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is a cost-effective alternative with good protein.

Wash spinach thoroughly and chop coarsely.

Heat palm oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté chopped onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in chopped tomatoes and bell peppers, cooking until soft, about 3-4 minutes.

Add groundnut paste and mix well to combine with the vegetables.

Incorporate chicken or fish, cooking until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in water and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Add seasoning cubes, salt, and pepper to taste.

Stir in the chopped spinach and cover the pot.

Cook until the spinach wilts and the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.

Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

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