West African Street Food Marinade: Liberia Has The Best Foods W/ Simple Ingredients

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat profile.

ground peanuts

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almond flour provides a similar texture with fewer allergens.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños add heat with lower intensity.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu and beans provide protein for vegetarians.

Wash cassava leaves thoroughly and chop finely.

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

Sauté chopped onions until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add minced garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Incorporate scotch bonnet pepper, adjusting for desired heat level.

Add chopped cassava leaves and stir to coat with oil.

Pour in water to cover the leaves, then bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add ground peanuts and mix well to combine.

Season with salt, black pepper, and seasoning cubes to taste.

Add cooked chicken or fish, if using, and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

Finish with a squeeze of lime juice and garnish with green onions.

Serve hot with rice or fufu.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens