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ogbono seeds

🥗Healthier: ground flaxseeds

💰Cheaper: ground pumpkin seeds

Flaxseeds provide a similar thickening property with fewer calories.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a similar flavor profile with health benefits.

meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a protein alternative for vegetarians.

seasoning cubes

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: salt

A homemade blend can reduce sodium and enhance freshness.

Prep all proteins by boiling them (stock fish, goat meat, cow meat, dry fish).

Combine all boiled proteins in a pot with their juices and add water, adjusting the quantity based on the desired soup consistency.

Add palm oil to the pot, ensuring it's of good quality for the right taste.

Blend crayfish and pepper together. Use either dry or fresh pepper based on preference.

Add the blended crayfish and pepper mixture to the pot and allow to cook for a few minutes.

Add one Maggi Cube seasoning to the pot, considering the amount of protein already present.

Add whole ogbono seeds to the pot, ensuring they are fresh and blended at home or in the market.

If the ogbono is clumpy, mix it with palm oil before adding it to the soup.

Allow the soup to cook for a few minutes, checking for thickness and adjusting with more liquid if necessary.

Add chopped vegetables (kale) to the soup and allow to simmer for a few more minutes.

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