How to cook Sierra Leone Stew Greene/Vegetable Sauce

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a similar flavor with healthier fats.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based option, while thighs are more affordable than breasts.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale is nutrient-dense, and collard greens are often less expensive.

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeño peppers

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Jalapeños provide heat with lower intensity, and banana peppers are milder.

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 and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Incorporate chopped tomatoes and bell peppers, stirring well to combine.

Add seasoning cubes, salt, black pepper, thyme, and bay leaves, mixing thoroughly.

Pour in water to cover the chicken and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

Add chopped carrots and green beans, simmering for an additional 10 minutes.

Stir in chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes.

Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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