African village life/ popular food in ivory coast/cooking Palm nut soup in Ivory cost 🇨🇮

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.

Boil palm nuts until soft.

Pound the boiled palm nuts to extract the oil.

Mix the palm oil with pork and fish in a pot.

Add chopped onions, tomatoes, and pepper to the mixture.

Add salt and let it boil for a few minutes.

Serve the soup with rice.

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