How To: Cook Potatoes Leaves {Sierra Leonean style}

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat profile.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu provides protein without the cost of fish.

Wash potato leaves thoroughly under running water

Chop onions finely

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

Add chopped onions; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes

Add optional fish or meat and cook until browned

Stir in pepper and ogiri, cooking for another 1-2 minutes

Add seasoning cubes and mix well

Add potato leaves to the pot and stir

Pour in enough water to cover the leaves and bring to a boil

Reduce heat and simmer until leaves are tender, about 5-7 minutes

Adjust seasoning to taste

Serve hot as a side or main dish

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