How To Make AUTHENTIC Kontomiere Sauce with Yam | Palava Sauce | Grandmothers Recipe 🇬🇭❤️

kontomire leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

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

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often more affordable.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while canned tuna is a cost-effective protein.

meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork can be more economical.

Wash the kontomire leaves thoroughly and add them to the pan.

Add water to the pan and some salt for taste.

Place the whole ingredients in the pan without cutting them, and cover to cook for about 5 minutes.

Peel the yam and wash it thoroughly before cooking.

Check the yam after 5 minutes, it should be soft and ready to blend.

Drain the water from the cooked ingredients and add salt to taste.

Melt palm oil in a separate pan and add the salted fermented fish.

Add sliced onion, blended pepper, and tomatoes to the pan and sauté until slightly crispy.

Add the blended mixture to the sautéed ingredients and mix well.

Taste for salt and adjust as necessary before serving with boiled eggs and avocado.

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