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ogbono seeds

🥗Healthier: ground flaxseeds

💰Cheaper: ground pumpkin seeds

Flaxseeds provide a similar thickening quality while being more accessible.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a healthier fat option, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

dried fish

🥗Healthier: cooked chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Cooked chicken is a leaner protein, while canned tuna is a budget-friendly alternative.

bitter leaf

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale is a nutritious substitute, while collard greens are often more affordable.

Prep the ingredients by chopping the assorted meats and fish.

Blend ogbono seeds into a fine powder.

Heat palm oil in a pot until hot but not smoking.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.

Stir in the ogbono powder and mix well to form a paste.

Gradually add water, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.

Add assorted meats and stockfish to the pot, stirring to combine.

Season with seasoning and ground crayfish, adjusting to taste.

Incorporate uziza and ugwu leaves and cook for an additional few minutes.

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