GHANA TUO ZAAFI /DIEHUO RECIPE

corn flour

🥗Healthier: whole grain flour

💰Cheaper: cassava flour

Whole grain flour adds more nutrients while cassava flour is often less expensive.

green leafy vegetables

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach is widely available and kale is often less costly.

groundnut paste

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Almond butter is healthier but peanut butter is more affordable.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is usually cheaper.

Boil water in a large pot over medium heat.

Gradually add corn powder to the boiling water while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

Cook the mixture until it thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pot, about 10-15 minutes.

In another pot, boil water and add chopped ayoyo and okro.

Add sliced flesh tomatoes and salt to the boiling vegetables.

Simmer the soup for 10-15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

If using dried fish or meat, add it to the soup and cook until fully cooked, about 5-10 minutes.

Stir in palm oil for added flavor and creaminess.

Adjust seasoning with additional spices if desired.

Serve the Tuo Zaafi hot with the green soup on the side.

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