COOK WITH ME: CONGOLESE FOOD/ AFRICAN FOOD | NDUNDA YA MOSAKA (NIGERIAN BANGA SOUP)

palm nut extract

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: canned palm soup base

Coconut milk offers a lighter option while maintaining creaminess.

fresh fish

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken is a leaner alternative, while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

bitter leaf

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach provides similar nutrients and flavor at a lower cost.

seasoning cubes

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: salt

A homemade blend can reduce sodium and enhance flavor.

Introduce the dish and ingredients.

Take frozen spinach out to thaw.

Prepare chicken by washing and seasoning with Jimbo and salt, adding onions.

Boil the chicken on high heat for several minutes, then check.

Soak smoked fish in hot water for 3 minutes to clean.

After 30 minutes of boiling chicken, add the fish and boil for an additional 5-10 minutes.

Fry the chicken and fish until golden brown, then set aside.

In the same pan, add red bell pepper and onions to fry, seasoning with salt and Jimbo.

Add hot water to the pan and let it cook until oil surfaces, indicating it's done.

Remove the fish to prevent breaking, then add the boiled mixture back into the pan.

Allow to boil for 2 minutes before adding the vegetables.

Cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes after adding vegetables.

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