Cook with me on a Sunday in Liberia || Liberian palava sauce soup

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil provides a similar flavor with less saturated fat.

bitter leaf

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: spinach

Kale offers similar nutrients and is more accessible.

ground crayfish

🥗Healthier: toasted sesame seeds

💰Cheaper: dried shrimp

Toasted sesame seeds add a nutty flavor without seafood allergens.

meat (beef or chicken)

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu is a plant-based protein that is lower in fat.

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

Add chopped onions, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in chopped bell peppers and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Add the meat and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in water and bring to a boil; reduce heat to simmer.

Add seasoning cubes, salt, and pepper; stir well.

Incorporate chopped spinach and bitter leaf; cook until wilted, about 3-5 minutes.

Add fish and hot pepper; simmer for 10-15 minutes until fish is cooked through.

Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.

Serve hot with rice or fufu.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens