How to Make Palm Oil Orlehleh / Sierra Leonean Beans Recipe

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a similar flavor with fewer calories.

meat (chicken, beef, or goat)

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based option that is lower in cost.

groundnut paste

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Peanut butter is more accessible and affordable.

Heat palm oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.

Add diced meat and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Incorporate chopped tomatoes and bell peppers, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add chopped carrots and scotch bonnet peppers, stirring to combine.

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

Reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes until meat is tender.

Stir in groundnut paste and season with seasoning cubes and salt to taste.

Add bitter leaf or spinach, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.

If using fish, gently add it now and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens