How to Make Liberian Moni Kalama/Couscous | Simple & Tasty |

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil provides a similar flavor with less saturated fat.

crayfish

🥗Healthier: shrimps

💰Cheaper: dried fish

Shrimps are lower in calories while dried fish is more affordable.

bitter leaf

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Spinach is more accessible and provides similar nutrients.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

Peel and chop cassava and plantains into small pieces.

Boil cassava and plantains in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Drain the cassava and plantains, then mash together until smooth.

Heat palm oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

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

Incorporate fish and crayfish, cooking until fragrant, about 5 minutes.

Stir in pepper sauce, garlic, ginger, and seasoning cubes, mixing well.

Fold in the mashed cassava and plantains, blending until fully combined.

Add bitter leaf and green onions, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Serve hot, garnished with extra green onions if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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