Ghanaian Delight: Palmnut Soup Served with Soft Riceballs || Lets Cook

palm nut extract

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: blended tomatoes

Coconut milk offers a lighter option while maintaining creaminess.

meat (beef, goat, or chicken)

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu provides a plant-based protein alternative.

smoked fish

🥗Healthier: grilled fish

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Canned fish is convenient and often less expensive.

seasoning cubes

🥗Healthier: herbs and spices

💰Cheaper: salt

Using herbs enhances flavor without added sodium.

Boil water in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chicken and cook until tender.

Blend palmnut soup base with water to extract the oil and pulp.

Strain the blended mixture into the pot with the chicken.

Add chopped onions, garlic, and ginger to the pot.

Stir in salt to taste.

Simmer to combine flavors.

Incorporate hot pepper, fresh tomatoes, and garden eggs/eggplant into the pot.

Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

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