Native Soup with Bushmeat Made Easy | Rich & Flavorful Nigerian Recipe

bushmeat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more readily available, while beef is cost-effective.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a similar flavor profile with health benefits, while vegetable oil is less expensive.

bitter leaf

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach provides a similar texture and flavor, while kale is often more affordable.

ogiri

🥗Healthier: fermented tofu

💰Cheaper: miso

Fermented tofu mimics the umami flavor of ogiri, while miso is widely accessible.

Blend the scent leaf with peanuts and other ingredients.

Add fish to the blended mixture and cover to cook for a few minutes.

Check the mixture to ensure it is boiling well.

Add seasoning and salt to the pot.

Add the bush meat to the pot and stir.

Add a little water to help the bush meat cook well and cover the pot.

Check the pot again to see if it is cooking well.

Add a little bit of palm oil to the pot and stir everything together.

Let the soup cook for a few more minutes until ready to serve.

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