Ugba: Nigerian Restaurant Special | Flo Chinyere

ugba (oil bean)

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Edamame offers a similar texture and protein content.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

crayfish

🥗Healthier: dried shrimp

💰Cheaper: smoked fish

Dried shrimp maintains a seafood flavor while being more accessible.

sliced vegetables

🥗Healthier: mixed greens

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Mixed greens add freshness and nutrients.

Soak the ugba in hot water for about 10 minutes.

Drain the ugba and allow it to cool.

In a bowl, combine the ugba, chopped onions, ground crayfish, ground pepper, and salt.

Add the palm oil and mix well until all ingredients are well combined.

Fold in the diced tomatoes and chopped fresh pepper.

If using, add the groundnut and stock cubes, then mix again.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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