PALM OIL CURRY with YAM | Plant Based Vegan recipes #veganuary

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers similar flavor with less saturated fat.

bitter leaf

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach provides a milder taste and is more readily available.

seasoning cubes

🥗Healthier: herbs and spices

💰Cheaper: salt

Using herbs enhances flavor without additives.

crayfish

🥗Healthier: dried shrimp

💰Cheaper: fish sauce

Dried shrimp offers a similar umami flavor.

Heat palm oil in a pot over medium heat until hot but not smoking.

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

Stir in sliced tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add meat and/or fish, cooking until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Season with salt and seasoning cubes, stirring well to combine.

Pour in water to cover the ingredients, then bring to a simmer.

Add crayfish, garlic, and ginger, cooking for an additional 10 minutes.

Incorporate bitter leaf and locust beans, simmering for another 5 minutes.

Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more salt or spices if needed.

Serve hot with rice or fufu.

Cooking Techniques

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