Authentic Nigerian Banga Soup + STARCH for dinner- you need to taste Taste This

palm nut extract

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut milk offers a lighter option while vegetable oil is more accessible.

crayfish

🥗Healthier: dried shrimp

💰Cheaper: fish powder

Dried shrimp provides a similar umami flavor at a lower cost.

bitter leaf

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach is easier to find and offers a similar texture.

meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often more affordable than beef.

Prepare fresh palm fruit extract.

In a pot, add the palm fruit extract and bring to a simmer.

Add assorted meats, dried fish, and stockfish, cooking until tender.

Stir in crayfish and seasoning cubes.

Incorporate Banga leaves, cooking for an additional time to blend flavors.

Cooking Techniques

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