Authentic Ghana traditional Ntrowa/Nyaadoa Abomu (Garden eggs/ Eggplant Stew) with plantain

groundnuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Sunflower seeds provide a similar nutty flavor with less cost.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: beans

Tofu offers a plant-based protein alternative, while beans are economical.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is budget-friendly.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale is nutrient-rich, while collard greens are often less expensive.

Cut garden eggs in half and wash them.

Boil garden eggs and pepper in water.

Dress kobe and add it to the boiling water with the garden eggs.

Add half a teaspoon of salt to the boiling water.

Roast tomatoes in the oven for flavor.

Check if garden eggs are cooked and strain them.

Grind the garden eggs after straining.

Add palm oil to a pot and heat it up.

Add chopped onion to the palm oil for flavor.

Add a teaspoon of salt to taste, considering the saltiness of kobe.

Serve the garden egg stew with boiled plantain.

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