Authentic Liberian CASSAVA LEAF SOUP with RICE |Cassava leaves|

cassava leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Spinach offers similar nutrients and is more accessible.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken is leaner, and tofu provides a plant-based option.

fish

🥗Healthier: canned tuna

💰Cheaper: sardines

Canned tuna is a healthier option, while sardines are budget-friendly.

Blend onion, bell pepper, and scotch bonnet pepper to create a base.

Fill a pot with water and cook the blended mixture for about 20 minutes to create a broth.

Wash the cassava leaves and blend them to soften, ensuring they retain some texture.

After 20 minutes, add the cassava leaves to the broth.

Cook the cassava leaves for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add dry fish and dried shrimp to enhance the flavor.

Adjust the thickness of the stew by allowing it to boil down to preference before adding oil.

Add palm oil once the water has reduced, cooking until well combined.

Cooking Techniques

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