Nigerian Garden Egg Sauce and Yam Recipe || Chidera Ogbata

garden eggs

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: eggplant

Zucchini and eggplant can mimic the texture and flavor.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola is cost-effective.

fresh pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: dried chili flakes

Jalapeño adds freshness, while dried flakes are budget-friendly.

seasoning cubes

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: salt

Homemade blends can be healthier and salt is inexpensive.

Wash garden eggs and add them to a pot of water.

Cover the pot and cook the garden eggs until soft.

Remove the garden eggs and mash them, ensuring they are not pureed.

Heat palm oil in a pot until hot.

Add chopped onions and garlic to the hot oil and sauté for 2-3 minutes.

Add chopped bell peppers and seasoning cubes, cover the pot, and fry for a few minutes.

Add crayfish and smoked fish to the mixture.

Incorporate the mashed garden eggs and mix well.

Season with salt to taste and cover the pot to cook for 2 minutes.

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