Spiciest Food in Africa!! 🌶 PALM NUT SOUP in a Village in Ivory Coast!!

palm nut extract

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut milk offers creaminess, while vegetable oil is more affordable.

meat (beef, goat, or chicken)

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while chicken thighs are often cheaper than premium cuts.

seasoning cubes

🥗Healthier: herbs and spices

💰Cheaper: homemade spice mix

Homemade mixes can enhance flavor without additives.

fish (optional)

🥗Healthier: mushrooms

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Mushrooms provide umami flavor, while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

Harvest palm nuts and heart of palm from the tree.

Clean the palm nuts and boil them for 40 minutes.

Chop the heart of palm into uneven pieces.

Clean the giant snails and extract the meat.

Prepare the hairy crabs and local shrimp for cooking.

Chop onions and add them to the mixture.

Add African Laurel leaves and stock cubes for flavoring.

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