Beginner Friendly Liberian Palm Butter Start to Finish with Plantain Fufu

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil provides a similar flavor and texture.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive.

plantains

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Sweet potatoes offer similar texture and flavor.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced chicken, beef, and fish, cooking until browned on all sides.

Mix in chopped bell peppers and hot peppers, cooking for another 3-4 minutes.

Sprinkle seasoning cubes and salt, stirring to combine.

Pour in enough water to cover the meat, then bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and let simmer for 30-40 minutes until meat is tender.

While the stew simmers, peel and chop plantains.

Boil plantains in salted water until soft, about 15-20 minutes.

Drain the plantains and mash until smooth, adding lime juice for flavor.

Serve the palm butter stew over the plantain fufu, garnished with chopped green onions.

Cooking Techniques

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