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palm nut paste

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: blend of tomatoes and nuts

Coconut milk offers a lighter flavor while maintaining creaminess.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu is a plant-based option, while pork is often less expensive.

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños provide heat, while bell peppers are milder.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Kale is nutrient-dense, and cabbage is often more affordable.

Blend palm nut paste with water until smooth.

Heat a pot over medium heat and add palm oil until shimmering.

Sauté chopped onions, garlic, and ginger until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in blended palm nut mixture and bring to a simmer.

Add seasoning cubes, salt, and bay leaves; cook for 10 minutes.

Introduce chopped tomatoes and scotch bonnet peppers; simmer for another 15 minutes.

Add fish and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in spinach and lemon juice, cooking until wilted, about 2 minutes.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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